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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.12, 810.70 and 463.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.12, 810.70 and 463.24 is: 638.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.12 : 810.70 = 463.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.12/810.70 = 463.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.12x = 810.70 × 463.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.12x = 375,548.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,548.67/588.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.56

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