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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.11, 879.32 and 488.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.11, 879.32 and 488.07 is: 732.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.11 : 879.32 = 488.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.11/879.32 = 488.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.11x = 879.32 × 488.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.11x = 429,167.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,167.27/586.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.23

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