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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.76, 811.20 and 335.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.76, 811.20 and 335.69 is: 463.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.76 : 811.20 = 335.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.76/811.20 = 335.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.76x = 811.20 × 335.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.76x = 272,310.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,310.08/587.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.30

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