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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.52, 876.48 and 310.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.52, 876.48 and 310.76 is: 465.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.52 : 876.48 = 310.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.52/876.48 = 310.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.52x = 876.48 × 310.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.52x = 272,374.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,374.92/584.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.98

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