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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.60, 812.19 and 339.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.60, 812.19 and 339.87 is: 468.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.60 : 812.19 = 339.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.60/812.19 = 339.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.60x = 812.19 × 339.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.60x = 276,039.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,039.02/588.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.98

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