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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.78, 876.60 and 311.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.78, 876.60 and 311.03 is: 466.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.78 : 876.60 = 311.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.78/876.60 = 311.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.78x = 876.60 × 311.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.78x = 272,648.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,648.90/584.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.24

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