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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.74, 875.98 and 310.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.74, 875.98 and 310.46 is: 465.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.74 : 875.98 = 310.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.74/875.98 = 310.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.74x = 875.98 × 310.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.74x = 271,956.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,956.75/584.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.09

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