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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.46, 941.43 and 586.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.46, 941.43 and 586.18 is: 879.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.46 : 941.43 = 586.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.46/941.43 = 586.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.46x = 941.43 × 586.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.46x = 551,847.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,847.44/627.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.49

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