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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.24, 879.36 and 312.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.24, 879.36 and 312.32 is: 468.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.24 : 879.36 = 312.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.24/879.36 = 312.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.24x = 879.36 × 312.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.24x = 274,641.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,641.72/586.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.48

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