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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.15, 876.08 and 310.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.15, 876.08 and 310.10 is: 465.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.15 : 876.08 = 310.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.15/876.08 = 310.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.15x = 876.08 × 310.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.15x = 271,668.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,668.80/584.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.07

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