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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.43, 811.96 and 336.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.43, 811.96 and 336.32 is: 464.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.43 : 811.96 = 336.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.43/811.96 = 336.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.43x = 811.96 × 336.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.43x = 273,078.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,078.39/588.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.08

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