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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.14, 808.62 and 399.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.14, 808.62 and 399.66 is: 551.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.14 : 808.62 = 399.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.14/808.62 = 399.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.14x = 808.62 × 399.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.14x = 323,173.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,173.07/586.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.36

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