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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.16, 809.55 and 454.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.16, 809.55 and 454.97 is: 628.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.16 : 809.55 = 454.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.16/809.55 = 454.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.16x = 809.55 × 454.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.16x = 368,316.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,316.92/586.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.36

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