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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.48, 810.72 and 338.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.48, 810.72 and 338.78 is: 467.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.48 : 810.72 = 338.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.48/810.72 = 338.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.48x = 810.72 × 338.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.48x = 274,655.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,655.72/587.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.52

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