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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.42, 876 and 310.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.42, 876 and 310.22 is: 465.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.42 : 876 = 310.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.42/876 = 310.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.42x = 876 × 310.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.42x = 271,752.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,752.72/584.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.00

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