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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.09, 808.79 and 320.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.09, 808.79 and 320.53 is: 442.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.09 : 808.79 = 320.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.09/808.79 = 320.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.09x = 808.79 × 320.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.09x = 259,242.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,242.26/586.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.33

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