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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.01, 874.47 and 323.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.01, 874.47 and 323.13 is: 484.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.01 : 874.47 = 323.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.01/874.47 = 323.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.01x = 874.47 × 323.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.01x = 282,567.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,567.49/583.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.67

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