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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.51, 879.31 and 312.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.51, 879.31 and 312.69 is: 468.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.51 : 879.31 = 312.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.51/879.31 = 312.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.51x = 879.31 × 312.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.51x = 274,951.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,951.44/586.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.79

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