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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.28, 875.79 and 310.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.28, 875.79 and 310.10 is: 464.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.28 : 875.79 = 310.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.28/875.79 = 310.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.28x = 875.79 × 310.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.28x = 271,578.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,578.10/584.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.81

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