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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.49, 879.44 and 343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.49, 879.44 and 343.08 is: 514.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.49 : 879.44 = 343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.49/879.44 = 343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.49x = 879.44 × 343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.49x = 301,716.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,716.56/586.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.45

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