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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.91, 879.68 and 402.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.91, 879.68 and 402.85 is: 604.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.91 : 879.68 = 402.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.91/879.68 = 402.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.91x = 879.68 × 402.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.91x = 354,379.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,379.09/585.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.84

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