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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.96, 809.96 and 350.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.96, 809.96 and 350.91 is: 484.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.96 : 809.96 = 350.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.96/809.96 = 350.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.96x = 809.96 × 350.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.96x = 284,219.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,219.01/586.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.23

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