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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.35, 880.25 and 312.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.35, 880.25 and 312.85 is: 468.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.35 : 880.25 = 312.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.35/880.25 = 312.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.35x = 880.25 × 312.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.35x = 275,382.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,382.45/587.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.86

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