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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.10, 878.34 and 441.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.10, 878.34 and 441.66 is: 661.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.10 : 878.34 = 441.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.10/878.34 = 441.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.10x = 878.34 × 441.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.10x = 387,927.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,927.64/586.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.88

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