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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.30, 875.34 and 323.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.30, 875.34 and 323.49 is: 485.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.30 : 875.34 = 323.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.30/875.34 = 323.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.30x = 875.34 × 323.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.30x = 283,163.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,163.74/583.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.45

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