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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.21, 808.16 and 420.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.21, 808.16 and 420.13 is: 579.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.21 : 808.16 = 420.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.21/808.16 = 420.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.21x = 808.16 × 420.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.21x = 339,526.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,526.12/586.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.19

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