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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.93, 813.98 and 341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.93, 813.98 and 341.16 is: 470.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.93 : 813.98 = 341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.93/813.98 = 341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.93x = 813.98 × 341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.93x = 277,693.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,693.94/589.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.73

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