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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.81, 878.16 and 432.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.81, 878.16 and 432.37 is: 647.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.81 : 878.16 = 432.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.81/878.16 = 432.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.81x = 878.16 × 432.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.81x = 379,690.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,690.04/586.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.04

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