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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.96, 809.96 and 324.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.96, 809.96 and 324.96 is: 448.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.96 : 809.96 = 324.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.96/809.96 = 324.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.96x = 809.96 × 324.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.96x = 263,204.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,204.60/586.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.42

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