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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.61, 810.91 and 338.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.61, 810.91 and 338.95 is: 467.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.61 : 810.91 = 338.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.61/810.91 = 338.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.61x = 810.91 × 338.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.61x = 274,857.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,857.94/587.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.76

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