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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.61, 808.59 and 462.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.61, 808.59 and 462.08 is: 636.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.61 : 808.59 = 462.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.61/808.59 = 462.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.61x = 808.59 × 462.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.61x = 373,633.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,633.27/586.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.94

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