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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.71, 809.60 and 421.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.71, 809.60 and 421.27 is: 581.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.71 : 809.60 = 421.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.71/809.60 = 421.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.71x = 809.60 × 421.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.71x = 341,056.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,056.06/586.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.30

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