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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.49, 808.98 and 376.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.49, 808.98 and 376.45 is: 519.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.49 : 808.98 = 376.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.49/808.98 = 376.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.49x = 808.98 × 376.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.49x = 304,536.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,536.48/586.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.25

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