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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.57, 880.38 and 312.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.57, 880.38 and 312.89 is: 469.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.57 : 880.38 = 312.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.57/880.38 = 312.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.57x = 880.38 × 312.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.57x = 275,462.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,462.10/586.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.62

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