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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.11, 879.47 and 425.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.11, 879.47 and 425.12 is: 637.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.11 : 879.47 = 425.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.11/879.47 = 425.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.11x = 879.47 × 425.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.11x = 373,878.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,878.96/586.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.90

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