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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.01, 876.62 and 430.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.01, 876.62 and 430.11 is: 645.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.01 : 876.62 = 430.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.01/876.62 = 430.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.01x = 876.62 × 430.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.01x = 377,044.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,044.10/584.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.61

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