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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.45, 810.59 and 335.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.45, 810.59 and 335.33 is: 462.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.45 : 810.59 = 335.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.45/810.59 = 335.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.45x = 810.59 × 335.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.45x = 271,818.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,818.01/587.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.71

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