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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.07, 811.65 and 339.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.07, 811.65 and 339.38 is: 468.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.07 : 811.65 = 339.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.07/811.65 = 339.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.07x = 811.65 × 339.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.07x = 275,457.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,457.78/588.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.41

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