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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.74, 878.98 and 312.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.74, 878.98 and 312.46 is: 468.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.74 : 878.98 = 312.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.74/878.98 = 312.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.74x = 878.98 × 312.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.74x = 274,646.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,646.09/586.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.09

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