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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.28, 810.55 and 335.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.28, 810.55 and 335.21 is: 462.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.28 : 810.55 = 335.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.28/810.55 = 335.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.28x = 810.55 × 335.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.28x = 271,699.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,699.89/587.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.64

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