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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.88, 878.16 and 442.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.88, 878.16 and 442.24 is: 661.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.88 : 878.16 = 442.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.88/878.16 = 442.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.88x = 878.16 × 442.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.88x = 388,357.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,357.48/586.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.73

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