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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.25, 876.68 and 295.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.25, 876.68 and 295.70 is: 443.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.25 : 876.68 = 295.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.25/876.68 = 295.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.25x = 876.68 × 295.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.25x = 259,228.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,228.41/584.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.69

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