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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.64, 810.14 and 455.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.64, 810.14 and 455.06 is: 627.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.64 : 810.14 = 455.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.64/810.14 = 455.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.64x = 810.14 × 455.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.64x = 368,662.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,662.31/587.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.36

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