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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.16, 810.66 and 456.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.16, 810.66 and 456.92 is: 629.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.16 : 810.66 = 456.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.16/810.66 = 456.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.16x = 810.66 × 456.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.16x = 370,406.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,406.77/588.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.77

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