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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.68, 809.76 and 350.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.68, 809.76 and 350.64 is: 483.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.68 : 809.76 = 350.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.68/809.76 = 350.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.68x = 809.76 × 350.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.68x = 283,934.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,934.25/586.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.97

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