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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.21, 810.09 and 338.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.21, 810.09 and 338.48 is: 466.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.21 : 810.09 = 338.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.21/810.09 = 338.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.21x = 810.09 × 338.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.21x = 274,195.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,195.21/587.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.95

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