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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.11, 809.28 and 462.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.11, 809.28 and 462.58 is: 637.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.11 : 809.28 = 462.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.11/809.28 = 462.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.11x = 809.28 × 462.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.11x = 374,356.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,356.74/587.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.63

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