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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.89, 874.79 and 305.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.89, 874.79 and 305.90 is: 458.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.89 : 874.79 = 305.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.89/874.79 = 305.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.89x = 874.79 × 305.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.89x = 267,592.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,592.36/583.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.29

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