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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.40, 876.69 and 310.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.40, 876.69 and 310.71 is: 466.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.40 : 876.69 = 310.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.40/876.69 = 310.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.40x = 876.69 × 310.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.40x = 272,396.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,396.35/584.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.11

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