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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.69, 879.97 and 489.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.69, 879.97 and 489.81 is: 734.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.69 : 879.97 = 489.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.69/879.97 = 489.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.69x = 879.97 × 489.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.69x = 431,018.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,018.11/586.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.66

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