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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.18, 878.90 and 329.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.18, 878.90 and 329.86 is: 494.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.18 : 878.90 = 329.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.18/878.90 = 329.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.18x = 878.90 × 329.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.18x = 289,913.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,913.95/586.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.58

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