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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.76, 879.18 and 312.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.76, 879.18 and 312.56 is: 468.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.76 : 879.18 = 312.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.76/879.18 = 312.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.76x = 879.18 × 312.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.76x = 274,796.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,796.50/586.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.33

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