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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.43, 874.14 and 308.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.43, 874.14 and 308.71 is: 463.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.43 : 874.14 = 308.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.43/874.14 = 308.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.43x = 874.14 × 308.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.43x = 269,855.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,855.76/582.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.33

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