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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.78, 809.88 and 488.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.78, 809.88 and 488.44 is: 674.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.78 : 809.88 = 488.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.78/809.88 = 488.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.78x = 809.88 × 488.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.78x = 395,577.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,577.79/586.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.15

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