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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.95, 809.87 and 354.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.95, 809.87 and 354.07 is: 488.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.95 : 809.87 = 354.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.95/809.87 = 354.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.95x = 809.87 × 354.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.95x = 286,748.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,748.90/586.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.54

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