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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.73, 875.98 and 310.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.73, 875.98 and 310.02 is: 465.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.73 : 875.98 = 310.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.73/875.98 = 310.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.73x = 875.98 × 310.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.73x = 271,571.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,571.32/583.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.23

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