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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.45, 880.07 and 312.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.45, 880.07 and 312.66 is: 468.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.45 : 880.07 = 312.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.45/880.07 = 312.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.45x = 880.07 × 312.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.45x = 275,161.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,161.12/587.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.40

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