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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.16, 810.38 and 335.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.16, 810.38 and 335.12 is: 462.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.16 : 810.38 = 335.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.16/810.38 = 335.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.16x = 810.38 × 335.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.16x = 271,574.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,574.55/587.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.53

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