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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.98, 810.03 and 350.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.98, 810.03 and 350.97 is: 484.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.98 : 810.03 = 350.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.98/810.03 = 350.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.98x = 810.03 × 350.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.98x = 284,296.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,296.23/586.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.34

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