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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.84, 811.21 and 339.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.84, 811.21 and 339.15 is: 468.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.84 : 811.21 = 339.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.84/811.21 = 339.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.84x = 811.21 × 339.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.84x = 275,117.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,117.82/587.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.01

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