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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.94, 879.87 and 309.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.94, 879.87 and 309.11 is: 463.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.94 : 879.87 = 309.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.94/879.87 = 309.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.94x = 879.87 × 309.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.94x = 271,976.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,976.62/586.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.38

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