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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.35, 878.60 and 494.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.35, 878.60 and 494.62 is: 741.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.35 : 878.60 = 494.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.35/878.60 = 494.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.35x = 878.60 × 494.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.35x = 434,572.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,572.17/586.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.15

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