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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.97, 810.01 and 338.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.97, 810.01 and 338.27 is: 466.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.97 : 810.01 = 338.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.97/810.01 = 338.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.97x = 810.01 × 338.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.97x = 274,004.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,004.15/586.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.81

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