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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.69, 873.29 and 410.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.69, 873.29 and 410.65 is: 614.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.69 : 873.29 = 410.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.69/873.29 = 410.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.69x = 873.29 × 410.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.69x = 358,610.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,610.12/583.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.39

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