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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.24, 880.16 and 465.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.24, 880.16 and 465.60 is: 699.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.24 : 880.16 = 465.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.24/880.16 = 465.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.24x = 880.16 × 465.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.24x = 409,802.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,802.50/586.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.04

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