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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.34, 878.88 and 312.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.34, 878.88 and 312.16 is: 467.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.34 : 878.88 = 312.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.34/878.88 = 312.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.34x = 878.88 × 312.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.34x = 274,351.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,351.18/586.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.90

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