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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.77, 879.81 and 403.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.77, 879.81 and 403.97 is: 605.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.77 : 879.81 = 403.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.77/879.81 = 403.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.77x = 879.81 × 403.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.77x = 355,412.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,412.63/586.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.71

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