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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.31, 809.08 and 324.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.31, 809.08 and 324.31 is: 447.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.31 : 809.08 = 324.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.31/809.08 = 324.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.31x = 809.08 × 324.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.31x = 262,392.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,392.73/586.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.53

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