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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.78, 809.86 and 338.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.78, 809.86 and 338.08 is: 466.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.78 : 809.86 = 338.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.78/809.86 = 338.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.78x = 809.86 × 338.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.78x = 273,797.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,797.47/586.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.61

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