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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.48, 809.73 and 376.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.48, 809.73 and 376.74 is: 520.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.48 : 809.73 = 376.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.48/809.73 = 376.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.48x = 809.73 × 376.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.48x = 305,057.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,057.68/586.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.15

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