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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.41, 808.88 and 475.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.41, 808.88 and 475.67 is: 656.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.41 : 808.88 = 475.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.41/808.88 = 475.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.41x = 808.88 × 475.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.41x = 384,753.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,753.53/586.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.12

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