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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.38, 809.28 and 470.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.38, 809.28 and 470.28 is: 649.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.38 : 809.28 = 470.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.38/809.28 = 470.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.38x = 809.28 × 470.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.38x = 380,588.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,588.20/586.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.05

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