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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.93, 812.76 and 333.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.93, 812.76 and 333.45 is: 460.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.93 : 812.76 = 333.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.93/812.76 = 333.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.93x = 812.76 × 333.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.93x = 271,014.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,014.82/588.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.18

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