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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.93, 875.32 and 324.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.93, 875.32 and 324.06 is: 485.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.93 : 875.32 = 324.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.93/875.32 = 324.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.93x = 875.32 × 324.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.93x = 283,656.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,656.39/583.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.77

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