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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.40, 812.08 and 339.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.40, 812.08 and 339.73 is: 468.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.40 : 812.08 = 339.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.40/812.08 = 339.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.40x = 812.08 × 339.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.40x = 275,888.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,888.99/588.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.88

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