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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.63, 810.87 and 338.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.63, 810.87 and 338.91 is: 467.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.63 : 810.87 = 338.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.63/810.87 = 338.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.63x = 810.87 × 338.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.63x = 274,811.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,811.95/587.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.66

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