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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.03, 872.42 and 307.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.03, 872.42 and 307.85 is: 461.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.03 : 872.42 = 307.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.03/872.42 = 307.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.03x = 872.42 × 307.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.03x = 268,568.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,568.60/582.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.43

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