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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.46, 879.68 and 424.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.46, 879.68 and 424.46 is: 636.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.46 : 879.68 = 424.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.46/879.68 = 424.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.46x = 879.68 × 424.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.46x = 373,385.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,385.64/586.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.68

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