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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.72, 878.64 and 472.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.72, 878.64 and 472.48 is: 707.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.72 : 878.64 = 472.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.72/878.64 = 472.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.72x = 878.64 × 472.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.72x = 415,139.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,139.83/586.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.56

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