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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.76, 879.54 and 477.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.76, 879.54 and 477.29 is: 715.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.76 : 879.54 = 477.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.76/879.54 = 477.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.76x = 879.54 × 477.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.76x = 419,791.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,791.25/586.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.45

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