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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.44, 875.52 and 323.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.44, 875.52 and 323.64 is: 485.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.44 : 875.52 = 323.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.44/875.52 = 323.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.44x = 875.52 × 323.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.44x = 283,353.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,353.29/583.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.66

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