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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.39, 876.75 and 310.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.39, 876.75 and 310.45 is: 465.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.39 : 876.75 = 310.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.39/876.75 = 310.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.39x = 876.75 × 310.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.39x = 272,182.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,182.65/584.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.76

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