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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.95, 809.84 and 350.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.95, 809.84 and 350.80 is: 484.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.95 : 809.84 = 350.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.95/809.84 = 350.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.95x = 809.84 × 350.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.95x = 284,086.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,086.07/586.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.01

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