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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.08, 877.44 and 469.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.08, 877.44 and 469.44 is: 702.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.08 : 877.44 = 469.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.08/877.44 = 469.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.08x = 877.44 × 469.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.08x = 411,905.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,905.43/586.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.81

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