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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.16, 808.95 and 324.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.16, 808.95 and 324.22 is: 447.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.16 : 808.95 = 324.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.16/808.95 = 324.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.16x = 808.95 × 324.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.16x = 262,277.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,277.77/586.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.45

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