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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.81, 810.98 and 339.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.81, 810.98 and 339.09 is: 467.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.81 : 810.98 = 339.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.81/810.98 = 339.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.81x = 810.98 × 339.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.81x = 274,998.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,998.21/587.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.84

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