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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.13, 876.31 and 323.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.13, 876.31 and 323.99 is: 486.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.13 : 876.31 = 323.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.13/876.31 = 323.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.13x = 876.31 × 323.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.13x = 283,917.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,917.06/584.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.05

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