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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.39, 879.98 and 326.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.39, 879.98 and 326.65 is: 490.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.39 : 879.98 = 326.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.39/879.98 = 326.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.39x = 879.98 × 326.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.39x = 287,445.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,445.47/586.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.20

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