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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.39, 812.02 and 339.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.39, 812.02 and 339.76 is: 468.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.39 : 812.02 = 339.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.39/812.02 = 339.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.39x = 812.02 × 339.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.39x = 275,886.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,886.16/588.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.88

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