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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.53, 809.40 and 324.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.53, 809.40 and 324.54 is: 447.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.53 : 809.40 = 324.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.53/809.40 = 324.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.53x = 809.40 × 324.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.53x = 262,682.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,682.68/586.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.86

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