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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.28, 875.34 and 439.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.28, 875.34 and 439.56 is: 658.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.28 : 875.34 = 439.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.28/875.34 = 439.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.28x = 875.34 × 439.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.28x = 384,764.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,764.45/584.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.53

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