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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.49, 876.06 and 310.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.49, 876.06 and 310.71 is: 465.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.49 : 876.06 = 310.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.49/876.06 = 310.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.49x = 876.06 × 310.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.49x = 272,200.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,200.60/584.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.71

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