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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.64, 810.98 and 339.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.64, 810.98 and 339.01 is: 467.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.64 : 810.98 = 339.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.64/810.98 = 339.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.64x = 810.98 × 339.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.64x = 274,929.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,929.15/587.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.85

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