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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.19, 875.61 and 455.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.19, 875.61 and 455.13 is: 682.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.19 : 875.61 = 455.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.19/875.61 = 455.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.19x = 875.61 × 455.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.19x = 398,516.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,516.38/584.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.17

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