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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.96, 884.04 and 329.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.96, 884.04 and 329.86 is: 494.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.96 : 884.04 = 329.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.96/884.04 = 329.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.96x = 884.04 × 329.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.96x = 291,609.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,609.43/589.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.29

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