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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.35, 879.31 and 309.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.35, 879.31 and 309.05 is: 462.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.35 : 879.31 = 309.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.35/879.31 = 309.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.35x = 879.31 × 309.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.35x = 271,751.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,751.65/587.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.67

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