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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.15, 841.46 and 586.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.15, 841.46 and 586.67 is: 810.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.15 : 841.46 = 586.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.15/841.46 = 586.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.15x = 841.46 × 586.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.15x = 493,659.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,659.34/609.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.41

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