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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.71, 878 and 463.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.71, 878 and 463.69 is: 693.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.71 : 878 = 463.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.71/878 = 463.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.71x = 878 × 463.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.71x = 407,119.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,119.82/586.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.90

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