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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.10, 810.48 and 463.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.10, 810.48 and 463.63 is: 638.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.10 : 810.48 = 463.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.10/810.48 = 463.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.10x = 810.48 × 463.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.10x = 375,762.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,762.84/588.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.94

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