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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.11, 811.64 and 339.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.11, 811.64 and 339.51 is: 468.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.11 : 811.64 = 339.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.11/811.64 = 339.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.11x = 811.64 × 339.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.11x = 275,558.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,558.20/588.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.55

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