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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.89, 809.64 and 338.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.89, 809.64 and 338.12 is: 466.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.89 : 809.64 = 338.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.89/809.64 = 338.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.89x = 809.64 × 338.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.89x = 273,754.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,754.46/586.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.45

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