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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.59, 811.83 and 465.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.59, 811.83 and 465.20 is: 640.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.59 : 811.83 = 465.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.59/811.83 = 465.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.59x = 811.83 × 465.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.59x = 377,665.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,665.02/589.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.56

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