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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.89, 880.34 and 312.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.89, 880.34 and 312.92 is: 469.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.89 : 880.34 = 312.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.89/880.34 = 312.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.89x = 880.34 × 312.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.89x = 275,470.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,470.03/586.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.37

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