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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.66, 879.30 and 326.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.66, 879.30 and 326.60 is: 489.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.66 : 879.30 = 326.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.66/879.30 = 326.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.66x = 879.30 × 326.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.66x = 287,179.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,179.38/586.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.52

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