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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.47, 809.57 and 453.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.47, 809.57 and 453.73 is: 626.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.47 : 809.57 = 453.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.47/809.57 = 453.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.47x = 809.57 × 453.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.47x = 367,326.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,326.20/586.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.33

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