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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.65, 809.50 and 350.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.65, 809.50 and 350.58 is: 483.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.65 : 809.50 = 350.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.65/809.50 = 350.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.65x = 809.50 × 350.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.65x = 283,794.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,794.51/586.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.75

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