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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.68, 809.56 and 467.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.68, 809.56 and 467.60 is: 645.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.68 : 809.56 = 467.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.68/809.56 = 467.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.68x = 809.56 × 467.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.68x = 378,550.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,550.26/586.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.24

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