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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.50, 879.51 and 326.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.50, 879.51 and 326.88 is: 490.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.50 : 879.51 = 326.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.50/879.51 = 326.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.50x = 879.51 × 326.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.50x = 287,494.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,494.23/586.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.19

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