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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.74, 872.62 and 465.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.74, 872.62 and 465.65 is: 698.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.74 : 872.62 = 465.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.74/872.62 = 465.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.74x = 872.62 × 465.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.74x = 406,334.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,334.23/581.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.48

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