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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.68, 878.49 and 402.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.68, 878.49 and 402.51 is: 603.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.68 : 878.49 = 402.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.68/878.49 = 402.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.68x = 878.49 × 402.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.68x = 353,601.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,601.01/585.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.75

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