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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.48, 879 and 393.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.48, 879 and 393.52 is: 589.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.48 : 879 = 393.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.48/879 = 393.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.48x = 879 × 393.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.48x = 345,904.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,904.08/586.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.80

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