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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.89, 811.41 and 339.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.89, 811.41 and 339.18 is: 468.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.89 : 811.41 = 339.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.89/811.41 = 339.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.89x = 811.41 × 339.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.89x = 275,209.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,209.99/587.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.13

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