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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.51, 812.15 and 339.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.51, 812.15 and 339.85 is: 468.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.51 : 812.15 = 339.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.51/812.15 = 339.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.51x = 812.15 × 339.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.51x = 276,008.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,008.00/588.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.99

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