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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.40, 809.06 and 488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.40, 809.06 and 488 is: 673.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.40 : 809.06 = 488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.40/809.06 = 488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.40x = 809.06 × 488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.40x = 394,821.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,821.28/586.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.30

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