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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.30, 878.16 and 402.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.30, 878.16 and 402.88 is: 603.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.30 : 878.16 = 402.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.30/878.16 = 402.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.30x = 878.16 × 402.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.30x = 353,793.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,793.10/586.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.43

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