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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.59, 808.02 and 420.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.59, 808.02 and 420.54 is: 579.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.59 : 808.02 = 420.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.59/808.02 = 420.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.59x = 808.02 × 420.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.59x = 339,804.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,804.73/586.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.29

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