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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.60, 876.94 and 295.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.60, 876.94 and 295.96 is: 443.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.60 : 876.94 = 295.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.60/876.94 = 295.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.60x = 876.94 × 295.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.60x = 259,539.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,539.16/584.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.96

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