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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.03, 809.94 and 338.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.03, 809.94 and 338.36 is: 466.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.03 : 809.94 = 338.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.03/809.94 = 338.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.03x = 809.94 × 338.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.03x = 274,047.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,047.25/587.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.84

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