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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.05, 808.77 and 324.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.05, 808.77 and 324.12 is: 447.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.05 : 808.77 = 324.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.05/808.77 = 324.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.05x = 808.77 × 324.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.05x = 262,138.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,138.53/586.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.30

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