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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.83, 809.91 and 338.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.83, 809.91 and 338.28 is: 466.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.83 : 809.91 = 338.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.83/809.91 = 338.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.83x = 809.91 × 338.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.83x = 273,976.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,976.35/586.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.88

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