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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.10, 811.66 and 339.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.10, 811.66 and 339.44 is: 468.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.10 : 811.66 = 339.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.10/811.66 = 339.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.10x = 811.66 × 339.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.10x = 275,509.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,509.87/588.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.47

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