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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.88, 879.16 and 326.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.88, 879.16 and 326.47 is: 489.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.88 : 879.16 = 326.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.88/879.16 = 326.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.88x = 879.16 × 326.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.88x = 287,013.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,013.34/586.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.05

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