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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.59, 809.64 and 390.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.59, 809.64 and 390.30 is: 538.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.59 : 809.64 = 390.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.59/809.64 = 390.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.59x = 809.64 × 390.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.59x = 316,002.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,002.49/586.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.71

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