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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.10, 875.53 and 309.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.10, 875.53 and 309.91 is: 464.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.10 : 875.53 = 309.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.10/875.53 = 309.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.10x = 875.53 × 309.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.10x = 271,335.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,335.50/584.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.54

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