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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.20, 809.76 and 456

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.20, 809.76 and 456 is: 628.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.20 : 809.76 = 456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.20/809.76 = 456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.20x = 809.76 × 456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.20x = 369,250.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,250.56/587.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.83

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