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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.42, 879.15 and 403.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.42, 879.15 and 403.27 is: 604.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.42 : 879.15 = 403.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.42/879.15 = 403.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.42x = 879.15 × 403.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.42x = 354,534.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,534.82/586.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.57

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