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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.76, 812.58 and 336.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.76, 812.58 and 336.69 is: 464.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.76 : 812.58 = 336.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.76/812.58 = 336.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.76x = 812.58 × 336.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.76x = 273,587.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,587.56/588.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.68

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