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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.40, 808.28 and 481.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.40, 808.28 and 481.31 is: 663.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.40 : 808.28 = 481.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.40/808.28 = 481.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.40x = 808.28 × 481.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.40x = 389,026.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,026.80/586.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.42

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