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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.84, 875.84 and 463.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.84, 875.84 and 463.52 is: 695.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.84 : 875.84 = 463.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.84/875.84 = 463.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.84x = 875.84 × 463.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.84x = 405,969.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,969.36/583.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.34

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