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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.73, 810.97 and 339.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.73, 810.97 and 339.04 is: 467.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.73 : 810.97 = 339.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.73/810.97 = 339.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.73x = 810.97 × 339.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.73x = 274,951.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,951.27/587.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.82

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