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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.58, 876.84 and 295.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.58, 876.84 and 295.92 is: 443.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.58 : 876.84 = 295.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.58/876.84 = 295.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.58x = 876.84 × 295.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.58x = 259,474.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,474.49/584.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.86

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