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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.99, 878.45 and 312.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.99, 878.45 and 312.35 is: 468.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.99 : 878.45 = 312.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.99/878.45 = 312.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.99x = 878.45 × 312.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.99x = 274,377.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,377.90/585.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.23

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