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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.95, 810.09 and 446.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.95, 810.09 and 446.84 is: 616.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.95 : 810.09 = 446.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.95/810.09 = 446.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.95x = 810.09 × 446.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.95x = 361,982.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,982.64/586.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.72

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