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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.52, 811.98 and 339.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.52, 811.98 and 339.81 is: 468.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.52 : 811.98 = 339.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.52/811.98 = 339.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.52x = 811.98 × 339.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.52x = 275,918.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,918.92/588.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.84

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