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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.11, 875.13 and 309.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.11, 875.13 and 309.60 is: 463.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.11 : 875.13 = 309.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.11/875.13 = 309.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.11x = 875.13 × 309.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.11x = 270,940.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,940.25/584.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.85

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