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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.37, 878.98 and 476.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.37, 878.98 and 476.91 is: 714.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.37 : 878.98 = 476.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.37/878.98 = 476.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.37x = 878.98 × 476.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.37x = 419,194.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,194.35/586.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.90

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