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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.24, 808.99 and 324.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.24, 808.99 and 324.24 is: 447.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.24 : 808.99 = 324.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.24/808.99 = 324.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.24x = 808.99 × 324.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.24x = 262,303.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,303.07/586.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.43

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