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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.65, 812.38 and 339.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.65, 812.38 and 339.98 is: 469.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.65 : 812.38 = 339.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.65/812.38 = 339.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.65x = 812.38 × 339.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.65x = 276,191.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,191.25/588.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.19

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