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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.99, 810.02 and 338.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.99, 810.02 and 338.27 is: 466.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.99 : 810.02 = 338.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.99/810.02 = 338.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.99x = 810.02 × 338.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.99x = 274,002.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,002.26/586.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.79

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