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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.22, 879.60 and 403.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.22, 879.60 and 403.98 is: 606.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.22 : 879.60 = 403.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.22/879.60 = 403.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.22x = 879.60 × 403.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.22x = 355,340.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,340.81/586.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.16

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