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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.32, 878.82 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.32, 878.82 and 326.16 is: 488.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.32 : 878.82 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.32/878.82 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.32x = 878.82 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.32x = 286,635.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,635.93/586.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.87

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