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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.30, 811.90 and 339.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.30, 811.90 and 339.64 is: 468.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.30 : 811.90 = 339.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.30/811.90 = 339.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.30x = 811.90 × 339.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.30x = 275,753.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,753.72/588.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.73

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