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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.46, 809.31 and 320.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.46, 809.31 and 320.90 is: 442.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.46 : 809.31 = 320.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.46/809.31 = 320.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.46x = 809.31 × 320.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.46x = 259,702.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,702.33/586.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.83

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