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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.02, 875.28 and 309.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.02, 875.28 and 309.54 is: 463.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.02 : 875.28 = 309.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.02/875.28 = 309.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.02x = 875.28 × 309.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.02x = 270,934.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,934.17/584.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.91

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