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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.12, 810.19 and 338.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.12, 810.19 and 338.45 is: 467.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.12 : 810.19 = 338.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.12/810.19 = 338.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.12x = 810.19 × 338.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.12x = 274,205.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,205.18/587.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.04

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