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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.16, 810.06 and 463.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.16, 810.06 and 463.62 is: 638.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.16 : 810.06 = 463.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.16/810.06 = 463.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.16x = 810.06 × 463.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.16x = 375,560.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,560.02/588.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.53

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