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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.46, 876.68 and 276.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.46, 876.68 and 276.46 is: 414.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.46 : 876.68 = 276.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.46/876.68 = 276.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.46x = 876.68 × 276.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.46x = 242,361.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,361.19/584.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.68

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