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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.44, 876.78 and 310.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.44, 876.78 and 310.46 is: 465.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.44 : 876.78 = 310.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.44/876.78 = 310.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.44x = 876.78 × 310.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.44x = 272,200.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,200.73/584.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.75

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