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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.92, 810.05 and 338.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.92, 810.05 and 338.19 is: 466.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.92 : 810.05 = 338.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.92/810.05 = 338.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.92x = 810.05 × 338.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.92x = 273,950.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,950.81/586.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.76

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