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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.03, 876.35 and 323.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.03, 876.35 and 323.99 is: 486.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.03 : 876.35 = 323.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.03/876.35 = 323.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.03x = 876.35 × 323.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.03x = 283,922.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,922.63/584.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.15

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