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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.80, 878.22 and 421.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.80, 878.22 and 421.80 is: 631.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.80 : 878.22 = 421.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.80/878.22 = 421.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.80x = 878.22 × 421.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.80x = 370,433.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,433.20/586.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.28

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