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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.40, 879.60 and 403.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.40, 879.60 and 403.61 is: 605.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.40 : 879.60 = 403.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.40/879.60 = 403.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.40x = 879.60 × 403.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.40x = 355,015.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,015.36/586.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.42

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