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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.64, 880.83 and 327.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.64, 880.83 and 327.15 is: 491.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.64 : 880.83 = 327.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.64/880.83 = 327.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.64x = 880.83 × 327.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.64x = 288,160.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,160.66/586.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.20

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