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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.12, 873.84 and 438.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.12, 873.84 and 438.94 is: 657.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.12 : 873.84 = 438.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.12/873.84 = 438.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.12x = 873.84 × 438.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.12x = 383,563.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,563.33/583.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.78

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