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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.96, 878.37 and 463.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.96, 878.37 and 463.94 is: 694.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.96 : 878.37 = 463.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.96/878.37 = 463.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.96x = 878.37 × 463.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.96x = 407,510.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,510.98/586.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.27

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