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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.58, 812.11 and 339.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.58, 812.11 and 339.86 is: 468.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.58 : 812.11 = 339.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.58/812.11 = 339.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.58x = 812.11 × 339.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.58x = 276,001.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,001.46/588.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.92

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