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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.12, 800.91 and 462.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.12, 800.91 and 462.86 is: 637.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.12 : 800.91 = 462.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.12/800.91 = 462.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.12x = 800.91 × 462.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.12x = 370,705.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,705.20/581.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.92

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