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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.48, 880.40 and 312.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.48, 880.40 and 312.50 is: 469.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.48 : 880.40 = 312.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.48/880.40 = 312.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.48x = 880.40 × 312.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.48x = 275,125
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,125/586.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.11

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