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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.55, 808.51 and 462.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.55, 808.51 and 462.01 is: 636.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.55 : 808.51 = 462.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.55/808.51 = 462.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.55x = 808.51 × 462.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.55x = 373,541.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,541.94/586.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.85

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