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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.17, 879.08 and 312.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.17, 879.08 and 312.11 is: 468.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.17 : 879.08 = 312.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.17/879.08 = 312.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.17x = 879.08 × 312.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.17x = 274,370.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,370.35/586.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.07

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