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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.50, 878.88 and 326.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.50, 878.88 and 326.19 is: 488.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.50 : 878.88 = 326.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.50/878.88 = 326.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.50x = 878.88 × 326.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.50x = 286,681.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,681.87/586.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.80

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