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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.28, 876.62 and 291.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.28, 876.62 and 291.87 is: 437.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.28 : 876.62 = 291.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.28/876.62 = 291.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.28x = 876.62 × 291.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.28x = 255,859.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,859.81/584.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.91

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