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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.99, 811.34 and 339.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.99, 811.34 and 339.35 is: 468.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.99 : 811.34 = 339.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.99/811.34 = 339.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.99x = 811.34 × 339.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.99x = 275,322.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,322.48/587.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.25

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