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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.63, 879.09 and 311.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.63, 879.09 and 311.91 is: 467.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.63 : 879.09 = 311.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.63/879.09 = 311.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.63x = 879.09 × 311.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.63x = 274,196.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,196.96/586.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.41

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