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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.59, 874.92 and 286.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.59, 874.92 and 286.98 is: 430.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.59 : 874.92 = 286.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.59/874.92 = 286.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.59x = 874.92 × 286.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.59x = 251,084.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,084.54/583.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.24

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