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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.38, 810.66 and 471.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.38, 810.66 and 471.28 is: 650.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.38 : 810.66 = 471.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.38/810.66 = 471.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.38x = 810.66 × 471.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.38x = 382,047.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,047.84/587.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.43

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