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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.83, 811.29 and 339.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.83, 811.29 and 339.10 is: 468.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.83 : 811.29 = 339.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.83/811.29 = 339.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.83x = 811.29 × 339.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.83x = 275,103.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,103.70/587.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.00

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