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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.71, 880.20 and 403.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.71, 880.20 and 403.65 is: 605.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.71 : 880.20 = 403.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.71/880.20 = 403.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.71x = 880.20 × 403.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.71x = 355,292.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,292.73/586.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.57

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