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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.41, 812.00 and 339.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.41, 812.00 and 339.73 is: 468.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.41 : 812.00 = 339.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.41/812.00 = 339.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.41x = 812.00 × 339.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.41x = 275,859.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,859.58/588.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.83

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