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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.68, 809.63 and 324.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.68, 809.63 and 324.68 is: 448.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.68 : 809.63 = 324.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.68/809.63 = 324.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.68x = 809.63 × 324.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.68x = 262,865.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,865.00/586.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.06

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