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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.47, 879.71 and 153.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.47, 879.71 and 153.63 is: 230.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.47 : 879.71 = 153.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.47/879.71 = 153.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.47x = 879.71 × 153.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.47x = 135,144.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,144.68/586.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.44

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