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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.18, 808.95 and 320.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.18, 808.95 and 320.63 is: 442.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.18 : 808.95 = 320.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.18/808.95 = 320.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.18x = 808.95 × 320.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.18x = 259,373.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,373.64/586.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.48

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