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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.17, 876.45 and 324.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.17, 876.45 and 324.46 is: 486.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.17 : 876.45 = 324.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.17/876.45 = 324.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.17x = 876.45 × 324.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.17x = 284,372.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,372.97/584.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.80

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