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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.73, 880.78 and 412.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.73, 880.78 and 412.68 is: 619.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.73 : 880.78 = 412.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.73/880.78 = 412.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.73x = 880.78 × 412.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.73x = 363,480.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,480.29/586.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.50

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