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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.17, 879.45 and 326.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.17, 879.45 and 326.46 is: 489.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.17 : 879.45 = 326.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.17/879.45 = 326.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.17x = 879.45 × 326.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.17x = 287,105.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,105.25/586.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.80

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