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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.31, 879.63 and 175.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.31, 879.63 and 175.46 is: 263.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.31 : 879.63 = 175.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.31/879.63 = 175.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.31x = 879.63 × 175.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.31x = 154,335.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,335.48/586.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.23

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