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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.36, 812.03 and 339.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.36, 812.03 and 339.63 is: 468.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.36 : 812.03 = 339.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.36/812.03 = 339.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.36x = 812.03 × 339.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.36x = 275,789.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,789.75/588.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.74

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