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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.50, 812.11 and 339.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.50, 812.11 and 339.81 is: 468.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.50 : 812.11 = 339.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.50/812.11 = 339.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.50x = 812.11 × 339.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.50x = 275,961.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,961.40/588.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.92

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