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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.66, 874.68 and 323.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.66, 874.68 and 323.79 is: 485.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.66 : 874.68 = 323.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.66/874.68 = 323.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.66x = 874.68 × 323.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.66x = 283,212.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,212.64/583.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.24

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