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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.22, 876.59 and 310.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.22, 876.59 and 310.25 is: 465.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.22 : 876.59 = 310.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.22/876.59 = 310.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.22x = 876.59 × 310.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.22x = 271,962.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,962.05/584.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.51

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