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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.03, 811.46 and 339.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.03, 811.46 and 339.43 is: 468.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.03 : 811.46 = 339.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.03/811.46 = 339.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.03x = 811.46 × 339.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.03x = 275,432.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,432.69/588.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.40

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