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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.43, 879.45 and 456.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.43, 879.45 and 456.58 is: 684.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.43 : 879.45 = 456.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.43/879.45 = 456.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.43x = 879.45 × 456.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.43x = 401,539.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,539.28/586.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.72

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