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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.48, 812.10 and 339.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.48, 812.10 and 339.78 is: 468.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.48 : 812.10 = 339.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.48/812.10 = 339.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.48x = 812.10 × 339.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.48x = 275,935.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,935.34/588.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.90

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