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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.45, 880.55 and 326.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.45, 880.55 and 326.96 is: 490.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.45 : 880.55 = 326.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.45/880.55 = 326.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.45x = 880.55 × 326.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.45x = 287,903.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,903.72/586.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.92

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