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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.60, 811.60 and 458.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.60, 811.60 and 458.16 is: 632.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.60 : 811.60 = 458.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.60/811.60 = 458.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.60x = 811.60 × 458.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.60x = 371,842.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,842.66/587.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.82

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