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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.59, 810.46 and 463.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.59, 810.46 and 463.19 is: 639.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.59 : 810.46 = 463.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.59/810.46 = 463.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.59x = 810.46 × 463.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.59x = 375,394.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,394.65/586.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.96

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