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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.28, 875.70 and 324.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.28, 875.70 and 324.27 is: 486.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.28 : 875.70 = 324.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.28/875.70 = 324.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.28x = 875.70 × 324.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.28x = 283,963.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,963.24/584.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.01

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