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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.74, 810.99 and 339.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.74, 810.99 and 339.10 is: 467.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.74 : 810.99 = 339.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.74/810.99 = 339.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.74x = 810.99 × 339.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.74x = 275,002.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,002.65/587.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.90

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