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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.34, 810.45 and 338.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.34, 810.45 and 338.58 is: 467.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.34 : 810.45 = 338.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.34/810.45 = 338.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.34x = 810.45 × 338.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.34x = 274,402.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,402.16/587.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.19

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