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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.42, 875.36 and 309.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.42, 875.36 and 309.70 is: 464.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.42 : 875.36 = 309.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.42/875.36 = 309.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.42x = 875.36 × 309.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.42x = 271,098.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,098.99/583.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.67

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