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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.26, 871.56 and 308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.26, 871.56 and 308 is: 461.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.26 : 871.56 = 308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.26/871.56 = 308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.26x = 871.56 × 308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.26x = 268,440.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,440.48/582.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.03

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