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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.64, 808.89 and 475.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.64, 808.89 and 475.77 is: 656.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.64 : 808.89 = 475.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.64/808.89 = 475.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.64x = 808.89 × 475.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.64x = 384,846.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,846.84/586.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.02

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