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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.93, 810.05 and 338.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.93, 810.05 and 338.20 is: 466.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.93 : 810.05 = 338.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.93/810.05 = 338.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.93x = 810.05 × 338.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.93x = 273,955.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,955.19/586.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.76

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