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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.39, 875.25 and 309.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.39, 875.25 and 309.44 is: 464.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.39 : 875.25 = 309.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.39/875.25 = 309.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.39x = 875.25 × 309.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.39x = 270,837.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,837.36/583.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.25

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