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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.13, 811.65 and 336.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.13, 811.65 and 336.14 is: 463.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.13 : 811.65 = 336.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.13/811.65 = 336.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.13x = 811.65 × 336.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.13x = 272,825.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,825.23/588.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.89

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