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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.85, 809.65 and 390.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.85, 809.65 and 390.47 is: 538.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.85 : 809.65 = 390.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.85/809.65 = 390.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.85x = 809.65 × 390.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.85x = 316,142.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,142.83/586.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.72

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