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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.19, 810.25 and 338.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.19, 810.25 and 338.47 is: 467.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.19 : 810.25 = 338.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.19/810.25 = 338.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.19x = 810.25 × 338.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.19x = 274,245.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,245.32/587.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.05

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