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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.96, 878.31 and 312.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.96, 878.31 and 312.23 is: 468.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.96 : 878.31 = 312.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.96/878.31 = 312.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.96x = 878.31 × 312.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.96x = 274,230.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,230.34/585.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.00

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