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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.93, 811.28 and 351.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.93, 811.28 and 351.83 is: 485.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.93 : 811.28 = 351.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.93/811.28 = 351.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.93x = 811.28 × 351.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.93x = 285,429.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,429.47/587.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.49

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