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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.41, 878.79 and 455.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.41, 878.79 and 455.81 is: 683.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.41 : 878.79 = 455.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.41/878.79 = 455.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.41x = 878.79 × 455.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.41x = 400,564.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,564.61/586.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.08

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