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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.12, 872.91 and 307.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.12, 872.91 and 307.94 is: 461.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.12 : 872.91 = 307.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.12/872.91 = 307.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.12x = 872.91 × 307.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.12x = 268,799.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,799.54/582.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.76

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