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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.29, 879.50 and 464.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.29, 879.50 and 464.38 is: 696.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.29 : 879.50 = 464.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.29/879.50 = 464.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.29x = 879.50 × 464.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.29x = 408,422.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,422.21/586.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.62

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