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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.90, 811.16 and 335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.90, 811.16 and 335.76 is: 463.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.90 : 811.16 = 335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.90/811.16 = 335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.90x = 811.16 × 335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.90x = 272,352.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,352.96/587.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.27

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