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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.31, 877.70 and 456.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.31, 877.70 and 456.10 is: 682.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.31 : 877.70 = 456.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.31/877.70 = 456.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.31x = 877.70 × 456.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.31x = 400,317.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,317.92/586.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.78

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