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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,584.56, 2,376.84 and 430.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,584.56, 2,376.84 and 430.31 is: 645.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,584.56 : 2,376.84 = 430.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,584.56/2,376.84 = 430.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,584.56x = 2,376.84 × 430.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,584.56x = 1,022,785.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,785.58/1,584.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.47

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