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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.07, 878.31 and 326.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.07, 878.31 and 326.18 is: 488.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.07 : 878.31 = 326.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.07/878.31 = 326.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.07x = 878.31 × 326.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.07x = 286,482.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,482.76/586.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.82

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