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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.64, 812.29 and 336.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.64, 812.29 and 336.54 is: 464.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.64 : 812.29 = 336.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.64/812.29 = 336.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.64x = 812.29 × 336.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.64x = 273,368.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,368.08/588.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.41

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