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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.43, 878.96 and 326.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.43, 878.96 and 326.31 is: 489.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.43 : 878.96 = 326.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.43/878.96 = 326.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.43x = 878.96 × 326.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.43x = 286,809.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,809.73/586.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.08

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