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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.84, 875.52 and 410.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.84, 875.52 and 410.08 is: 614.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.84 : 875.52 = 410.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.84/875.52 = 410.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.84x = 875.52 × 410.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.84x = 359,033.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,033.24/583.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.95

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