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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.47, 874.16 and 308.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.47, 874.16 and 308.66 is: 463.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.47 : 874.16 = 308.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.47/874.16 = 308.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.47x = 874.16 × 308.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.47x = 269,812.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,812.31/582.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.22

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