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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.83, 879.67 and 326.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.83, 879.67 and 326.96 is: 490.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.83 : 879.67 = 326.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.83/879.67 = 326.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.83x = 879.67 × 326.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.83x = 287,616.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,616.90/586.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.12

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