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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.40, 876.69 and 310.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.40, 876.69 and 310.73 is: 466.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.40 : 876.69 = 310.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.40/876.69 = 310.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.40x = 876.69 × 310.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.40x = 272,409.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,409.50/584.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.14

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