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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.42, 879.14 and 404.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.42, 879.14 and 404.16 is: 605.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.42 : 879.14 = 404.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.42/879.14 = 404.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.42x = 879.14 × 404.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.42x = 355,313.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,313.22/586.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.90

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