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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.94, 810.60 and 482.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.94, 810.60 and 482.64 is: 665.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.94 : 810.60 = 482.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.94/810.60 = 482.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.94x = 810.60 × 482.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.94x = 391,227.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,227.98/587.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.42

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