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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.24, 879.30 and 312.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.24, 879.30 and 312.04 is: 468.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.24 : 879.30 = 312.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.24/879.30 = 312.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.24x = 879.30 × 312.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.24x = 274,376.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,376.77/586.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.03

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