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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.44, 879.62 and 277.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.44, 879.62 and 277.83 is: 416.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.44 : 879.62 = 277.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.44/879.62 = 277.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.44x = 879.62 × 277.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.44x = 244,383.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,383.44/586.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.72

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