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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.35, 809.17 and 320.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.35, 809.17 and 320.80 is: 442.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.35 : 809.17 = 320.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.35/809.17 = 320.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.35x = 809.17 × 320.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.35x = 259,576.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,576.09/586.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.70

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