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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.16, 878.42 and 455.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.16, 878.42 and 455.56 is: 682.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.16 : 878.42 = 455.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.16/878.42 = 455.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.16x = 878.42 × 455.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.16x = 400,174.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,174.34/586.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.71

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