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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.02, 878.73 and 448.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.02, 878.73 and 448.73 is: 672.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.02 : 878.73 = 448.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.02/878.73 = 448.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.02x = 878.73 × 448.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.02x = 394,312.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,312.51/586.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.87

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