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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.10, 879.15 and 326.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.10, 879.15 and 326.50 is: 489.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.10 : 879.15 = 326.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.10/879.15 = 326.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.10x = 879.15 × 326.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.10x = 287,038.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,038.08/586.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.74

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