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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.07, 810.08 and 334.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.07, 810.08 and 334.96 is: 462.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.07 : 810.08 = 334.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.07/810.08 = 334.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.07x = 810.08 × 334.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.07x = 271,340.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,340.70/587.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.19

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