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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.24, 808.98 and 350.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.24, 808.98 and 350.46 is: 483.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.24 : 808.98 = 350.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.24/808.98 = 350.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.24x = 808.98 × 350.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.24x = 283,515.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,515.13/586.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.62

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