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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.28, 811.04 and 464.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.28, 811.04 and 464.24 is: 641.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.28 : 811.04 = 464.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.28/811.04 = 464.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.28x = 811.04 × 464.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.28x = 376,517.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,517.21/587.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.12

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