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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.46, 876.90 and 276.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.46, 876.90 and 276.49 is: 414.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.46 : 876.90 = 276.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.46/876.90 = 276.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.46x = 876.90 × 276.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.46x = 242,454.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,454.08/584.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.83

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