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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.16, 810.93 and 455.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.16, 810.93 and 455.97 is: 629.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.16 : 810.93 = 455.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.16/810.93 = 455.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.16x = 810.93 × 455.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.16x = 369,759.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,759.75/587.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.74

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