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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.67, 808.83 and 481.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.67, 808.83 and 481.37 is: 663.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.67 : 808.83 = 481.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.67/808.83 = 481.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.67x = 808.83 × 481.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.67x = 389,342.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,342.45/586.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.65

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