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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.92, 810.64 and 482.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.92, 810.64 and 482.64 is: 665.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.92 : 810.64 = 482.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.92/810.64 = 482.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.92x = 810.64 × 482.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.92x = 391,247.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,247.29/587.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.48

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