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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.35, 810.64 and 338.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.35, 810.64 and 338.63 is: 467.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.35 : 810.64 = 338.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.35/810.64 = 338.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.35x = 810.64 × 338.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.35x = 274,507.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,507.02/587.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.37

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