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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.25, 811.83 and 339.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.25, 811.83 and 339.49 is: 468.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.25 : 811.83 = 339.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.25/811.83 = 339.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.25x = 811.83 × 339.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.25x = 275,608.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,608.17/588.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.52

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