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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.63, 815.49 and 467.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.63, 815.49 and 467.07 is: 643.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.63 : 815.49 = 467.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.63/815.49 = 467.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.63x = 815.49 × 467.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.63x = 380,890.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,890.91/591.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.80

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