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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.01, 808.69 and 324.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.01, 808.69 and 324.02 is: 447.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.01 : 808.69 = 324.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.01/808.69 = 324.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.01x = 808.69 × 324.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.01x = 262,032.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,032.95/586.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.15

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