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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.15, 876.32 and 310.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.15, 876.32 and 310.46 is: 465.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.15 : 876.32 = 310.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.15/876.32 = 310.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.15x = 876.32 × 310.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.15x = 272,060.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,060.75/584.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.74

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