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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.64, 810.91 and 335.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.64, 810.91 and 335.54 is: 463.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.64 : 810.91 = 335.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.64/810.91 = 335.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.64x = 810.91 × 335.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.64x = 272,092.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,092.74/587.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.03

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