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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.01, 873.99 and 422.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.01, 873.99 and 422.01 is: 631.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.01 : 873.99 = 422.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.01/873.99 = 422.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.01x = 873.99 × 422.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.01x = 368,832.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,832.52/584.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.55

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