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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.89, 809.86 and 321.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.89, 809.86 and 321.27 is: 443.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.89 : 809.86 = 321.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.89/809.86 = 321.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.89x = 809.86 × 321.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.89x = 260,183.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,183.72/586.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.33

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