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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.14, 875.02 and 309.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.14, 875.02 and 309.26 is: 464.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.14 : 875.02 = 309.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.14/875.02 = 309.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.14x = 875.02 × 309.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.14x = 270,608.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,608.69/583.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.05

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