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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.47, 872.70 and 307.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.47, 872.70 and 307.73 is: 461.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.47 : 872.70 = 307.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.47/872.70 = 307.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.47x = 872.70 × 307.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.47x = 268,555.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,555.97/581.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.86

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