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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.89, 879.62 and 413.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.89, 879.62 and 413.30 is: 619.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.89 : 879.62 = 413.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.89/879.62 = 413.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.89x = 879.62 × 413.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.89x = 363,543.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,543.58/586.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.44

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