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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.73, 872.44 and 308.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.73, 872.44 and 308.21 is: 461.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.73 : 872.44 = 308.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.73/872.44 = 308.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.73x = 872.44 × 308.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.73x = 268,889.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,889.60/582.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.43

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