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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.22, 876.66 and 438.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.22, 876.66 and 438.08 is: 655.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.22 : 876.66 = 438.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.22/876.66 = 438.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.22x = 876.66 × 438.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.22x = 384,045.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,045.02/586.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.12

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