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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.42, 879.87 and 456.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.42, 879.87 and 456.22 is: 684.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.42 : 879.87 = 456.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.42/879.87 = 456.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.42x = 879.87 × 456.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.42x = 401,412.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,412.09/586.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.52

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