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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.62, 880.06 and 404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.62, 880.06 and 404.10 is: 606.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.62 : 880.06 = 404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.62/880.06 = 404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.62x = 880.06 × 404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.62x = 355,632.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,632.25/586.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.24

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