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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.31, 810.43 and 335.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.31, 810.43 and 335.24 is: 462.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.31 : 810.43 = 335.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.31/810.43 = 335.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.31x = 810.43 × 335.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.31x = 271,688.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,688.55/587.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.60

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