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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.05, 872.98 and 307.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.05, 872.98 and 307.87 is: 461.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.05 : 872.98 = 307.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.05/872.98 = 307.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.05x = 872.98 × 307.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.05x = 268,761.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,761.40/582.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.75

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