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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.08, 880.34 and 448.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.08, 880.34 and 448.65 is: 673.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.08 : 880.34 = 448.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.08/880.34 = 448.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.08x = 880.34 × 448.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.08x = 394,962.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,962.30/586.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.91

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