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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.61, 812.22 and 339.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.61, 812.22 and 339.91 is: 469.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.61 : 812.22 = 339.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.61/812.22 = 339.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.61x = 812.22 × 339.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.61x = 276,081.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,081.70/588.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.04

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