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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.28, 874.21 and 323.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.28, 874.21 and 323.27 is: 484.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.28 : 874.21 = 323.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.28/874.21 = 323.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.28x = 874.21 × 323.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.28x = 282,604.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,604.25/583.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.51

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