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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.43, 809.24 and 320.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.43, 809.24 and 320.85 is: 442.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.43 : 809.24 = 320.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.43/809.24 = 320.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.43x = 809.24 × 320.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.43x = 259,643.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,643.05/586.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.76

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