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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.81, 879.72 and 323.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.81, 879.72 and 323.23 is: 484.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.81 : 879.72 = 323.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.81/879.72 = 323.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.81x = 879.72 × 323.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.81x = 284,351.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,351.90/586.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.57

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