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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.39, 807.37 and 446.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.39, 807.37 and 446.06 is: 614.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.39 : 807.37 = 446.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.39/807.37 = 446.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.39x = 807.37 × 446.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.39x = 360,131.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,131.82/586.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.15

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