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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.67, 809.54 and 476.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.67, 809.54 and 476.41 is: 657.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.67 : 809.54 = 476.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.67/809.54 = 476.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.67x = 809.54 × 476.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.67x = 385,672.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,672.95/586.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.39

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