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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.14, 810.22 and 335.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.14, 810.22 and 335.04 is: 462.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.14 : 810.22 = 335.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.14/810.22 = 335.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.14x = 810.22 × 335.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.14x = 271,456.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,456.11/587.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.34

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