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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.44, 812.02 and 339.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.44, 812.02 and 339.75 is: 468.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.44 : 812.02 = 339.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.44/812.02 = 339.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.44x = 812.02 × 339.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.44x = 275,883.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,883.80/588.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.84

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