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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.09, 875.37 and 309.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.09, 875.37 and 309.60 is: 463.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.09 : 875.37 = 309.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.09/875.37 = 309.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.09x = 875.37 × 309.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.09x = 271,014.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,014.55/584.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.99

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