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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.44, 878.58 and 423.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.44, 878.58 and 423.72 is: 634.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.44 : 878.58 = 423.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.44/878.58 = 423.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.44x = 878.58 × 423.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.44x = 372,271.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,271.92/586.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.80

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