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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.19, 811.66 and 336.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.19, 811.66 and 336.12 is: 463.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.19 : 811.66 = 336.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.19/811.66 = 336.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.19x = 811.66 × 336.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.19x = 272,815.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,815.16/588.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.82

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