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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.17, 879.12 and 422.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.17, 879.12 and 422.28 is: 633.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.17 : 879.12 = 422.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.17/879.12 = 422.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.17x = 879.12 × 422.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.17x = 371,234.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,234.79/586.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.32

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