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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.37, 879.95 and 312.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.37, 879.95 and 312.65 is: 469.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.37 : 879.95 = 312.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.37/879.95 = 312.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.37x = 879.95 × 312.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.37x = 275,112.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,112.60/586.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.18

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