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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.12, 879.34 and 312.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.12, 879.34 and 312.18 is: 468.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.12 : 879.34 = 312.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.12/879.34 = 312.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.12x = 879.34 × 312.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.12x = 274,512.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,512.36/586.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.36

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