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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.91, 876.03 and 306.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.91, 876.03 and 306.28 is: 459.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.91 : 876.03 = 306.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.91/876.03 = 306.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.91x = 876.03 × 306.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.91x = 268,311.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,311.13/583.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.51

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