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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.04, 878.58 and 464.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.04, 878.58 and 464.84 is: 696.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.04 : 878.58 = 464.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.04/878.58 = 464.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.04x = 878.58 × 464.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.04x = 408,399.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,399.13/586.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.88

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