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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.24, 879.96 and 438.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.24, 879.96 and 438.54 is: 658.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.24 : 879.96 = 438.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.24/879.96 = 438.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.24x = 879.96 × 438.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.24x = 385,898.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,898.48/586.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.26

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