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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.20, 811.74 and 339.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.20, 811.74 and 339.66 is: 468.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.20 : 811.74 = 339.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.20/811.74 = 339.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.20x = 811.74 × 339.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.20x = 275,715.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,715.61/588.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.74

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