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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.19, 872.90 and 308.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.19, 872.90 and 308.41 is: 462.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.19 : 872.90 = 308.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.19/872.90 = 308.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.19x = 872.90 × 308.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.19x = 269,206.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,206.72/582.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.41

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