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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.28, 809.46 and 455.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.28, 809.46 and 455.08 is: 628.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.28 : 809.46 = 455.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.28/809.46 = 455.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.28x = 809.46 × 455.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.28x = 368,369.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,369.06/586.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.32

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