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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.05, 810 and 338.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.05, 810 and 338.31 is: 466.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.05 : 810 = 338.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.05/810 = 338.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.05x = 810 × 338.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.05x = 274,031.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,031.10/587.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.80

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