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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.54, 810.80 and 338.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.54, 810.80 and 338.84 is: 467.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.54 : 810.80 = 338.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.54/810.80 = 338.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.54x = 810.80 × 338.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.54x = 274,731.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,731.47/587.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.60

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