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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.12, 876.18 and 440.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.12, 876.18 and 440.48 is: 660.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.12 : 876.18 = 440.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.12/876.18 = 440.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.12x = 876.18 × 440.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.12x = 385,939.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,939.77/584.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.72

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