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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.66, 878.48 and 403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.66, 878.48 and 403 is: 604.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.66 : 878.48 = 403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.66/878.48 = 403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.66x = 878.48 × 403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.66x = 354,027.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,027.44/585.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.49

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