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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.39, 811.94 and 339.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.39, 811.94 and 339.70 is: 468.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.39 : 811.94 = 339.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.39/811.94 = 339.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.39x = 811.94 × 339.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.39x = 275,814.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,814.32/588.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.76

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