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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.07, 879.91 and 312.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.07, 879.91 and 312.67 is: 468.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.07 : 879.91 = 312.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.07/879.91 = 312.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.07x = 879.91 × 312.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.07x = 275,121.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,121.46/587.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.63

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