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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.66, 810.79 and 335.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.66, 810.79 and 335.59 is: 463.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.66 : 810.79 = 335.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.66/810.79 = 335.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.66x = 810.79 × 335.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.66x = 272,093.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,093.02/587.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.01

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