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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.35, 811.71 and 482.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.35, 811.71 and 482.29 is: 666.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.35 : 811.71 = 482.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.35/811.71 = 482.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.35x = 811.71 × 482.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.35x = 391,479.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,479.62/587.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.52

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