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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.03, 875.73 and 310.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.03, 875.73 and 310.34 is: 465.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.03 : 875.73 = 310.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.03/875.73 = 310.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.03x = 875.73 × 310.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.03x = 271,774.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,774.05/584.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.34

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