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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.92, 810 and 331.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.92, 810 and 331.44 is: 457.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.92 : 810 = 331.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.92/810 = 331.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.92x = 810 × 331.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.92x = 268,466.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,466.40/586.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.42

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