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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.16, 879.57 and 326.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.16, 879.57 and 326.33 is: 489.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.16 : 879.57 = 326.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.16/879.57 = 326.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.16x = 879.57 × 326.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.16x = 287,030.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,030.08/586.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.68

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