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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.60, 808.72 and 486.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.60, 808.72 and 486.64 is: 670.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.60 : 808.72 = 486.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.60/808.72 = 486.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.60x = 808.72 × 486.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.60x = 393,555.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,555.50/586.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.91

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