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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.32, 811.68 and 339.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.32, 811.68 and 339.68 is: 468.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.32 : 811.68 = 339.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.32/811.68 = 339.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.32x = 811.68 × 339.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.32x = 275,711.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,711.46/588.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.64

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