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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.22, 873.96 and 437.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.22, 873.96 and 437.88 is: 655.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.22 : 873.96 = 437.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.22/873.96 = 437.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.22x = 873.96 × 437.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.22x = 382,689.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,689.60/584.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.04

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