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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.05, 811.71 and 457.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.05, 811.71 and 457.83 is: 630.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.05 : 811.71 = 457.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.05/811.71 = 457.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.05x = 811.71 × 457.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.05x = 371,625.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,625.19/589.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.89

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