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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.94, 809.96 and 324.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.94, 809.96 and 324.95 is: 448.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.94 : 809.96 = 324.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.94/809.96 = 324.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.94x = 809.96 × 324.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.94x = 263,190.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,190.83/586.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.42

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