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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.24, 874.72 and 447.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.24, 874.72 and 447.84 is: 670.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.24 : 874.72 = 447.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.24/874.72 = 447.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.24x = 874.72 × 447.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.24x = 391,734.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,734.60/584.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.50

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