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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.19, 879.48 and 488.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.19, 879.48 and 488.23 is: 732.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.19 : 879.48 = 488.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.19/879.48 = 488.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.19x = 879.48 × 488.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.19x = 429,386.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,386.32/586.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.50

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