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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.20, 878.04 and 477.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.20, 878.04 and 477.48 is: 715.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.20 : 878.04 = 477.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.20/878.04 = 477.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.20x = 878.04 × 477.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.20x = 419,246.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,246.54/586.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.19

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