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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.71, 878.49 and 403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.71, 878.49 and 403.20 is: 603.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.71 : 878.49 = 403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.71/878.49 = 403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.71x = 878.49 × 403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.71x = 354,207.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,207.17/586.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.72

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