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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.78, 810.02 and 446.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.78, 810.02 and 446.92 is: 616.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.78 : 810.02 = 446.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.78/810.02 = 446.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.78x = 810.02 × 446.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.78x = 362,014.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,014.14/586.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.95

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