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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.26, 810.45 and 338.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.26, 810.45 and 338.66 is: 467.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.26 : 810.45 = 338.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.26/810.45 = 338.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.26x = 810.45 × 338.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.26x = 274,462.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,462.94/587.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.36

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