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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.06, 811.62 and 336.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.06, 811.62 and 336.03 is: 463.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.06 : 811.62 = 336.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.06/811.62 = 336.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.06x = 811.62 × 336.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.06x = 272,728.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,728.67/588.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.78

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