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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.90, 879.76 and 327.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.90, 879.76 and 327.01 is: 490.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.90 : 879.76 = 327.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.90/879.76 = 327.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.90x = 879.76 × 327.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.90x = 287,692.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,692.65/586.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.19

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