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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.30, 875.64 and 323.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.30, 875.64 and 323.91 is: 485.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.30 : 875.64 = 323.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.30/875.64 = 323.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.30x = 875.64 × 323.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.30x = 283,628.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,628.55/584.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.42

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