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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.92, 876.64 and 311.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.92, 876.64 and 311.14 is: 466.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.92 : 876.64 = 311.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.92/876.64 = 311.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.92x = 876.64 × 311.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.92x = 272,757.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,757.77/584.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.32

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