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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.96, 879.74 and 329.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.96, 879.74 and 329.64 is: 494.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.96 : 879.74 = 329.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.96/879.74 = 329.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.96x = 879.74 × 329.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.96x = 289,997.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,997.49/585.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.91

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