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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.88, 810.24 and 462.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.88, 810.24 and 462.32 is: 638.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.88 : 810.24 = 462.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.88/810.24 = 462.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.88x = 810.24 × 462.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.88x = 374,590.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,590.16/586.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.27

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