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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.73, 809.46 and 399.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.73, 809.46 and 399.93 is: 551.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.73 : 809.46 = 399.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.73/809.46 = 399.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.73x = 809.46 × 399.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.73x = 323,727.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,727.34/586.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.75

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