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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.55, 874.51 and 323.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.55, 874.51 and 323.67 is: 485.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.55 : 874.51 = 323.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.55/874.51 = 323.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.55x = 874.51 × 323.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.55x = 283,052.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,052.65/583.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.05

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