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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.67, 811.07 and 335.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.67, 811.07 and 335.65 is: 463.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.67 : 811.07 = 335.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.67/811.07 = 335.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.67x = 811.07 × 335.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.67x = 272,238.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,238.09/587.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.25

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