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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.86, 811.14 and 339.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.86, 811.14 and 339.17 is: 467.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.86 : 811.14 = 339.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.86/811.14 = 339.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.86x = 811.14 × 339.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.86x = 275,111.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,111.15/587.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.99

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