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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.39, 810.45 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.39, 810.45 and 335.34 is: 462.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.39 : 810.45 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.39/810.45 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.39x = 810.45 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.39x = 271,776.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,776.30/587.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.69

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