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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.26, 809 and 350.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.26, 809 and 350.47 is: 483.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.26 : 809 = 350.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.26/809 = 350.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.26x = 809 × 350.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.26x = 283,530.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,530.23/586.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.63

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