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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.34, 808.58 and 421.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.34, 808.58 and 421.36 is: 581.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.34 : 808.58 = 421.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.34/808.58 = 421.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.34x = 808.58 × 421.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.34x = 340,703.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,703.27/586.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.07

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