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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.56, 809.91 and 469.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.56, 809.91 and 469.11 is: 647.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.56 : 809.91 = 469.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.56/809.91 = 469.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.56x = 809.91 × 469.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.56x = 379,936.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,936.88/586.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.74

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