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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.35, 875.90 and 310.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.35, 875.90 and 310.16 is: 464.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.35 : 875.90 = 310.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.35/875.90 = 310.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.35x = 875.90 × 310.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.35x = 271,669.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,669.14/584.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.91

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