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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.83, 812.39 and 336.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.83, 812.39 and 336.76 is: 464.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.83 : 812.39 = 336.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.83/812.39 = 336.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.83x = 812.39 × 336.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.83x = 273,579.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,579.27/588.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.62

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