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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.89, 876.17 and 309.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.89, 876.17 and 309.98 is: 465.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.89 : 876.17 = 309.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.89/876.17 = 309.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.89x = 876.17 × 309.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.89x = 271,595.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,595.18/583.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.15

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