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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.30, 875.46 and 421.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.30, 875.46 and 421.46 is: 631.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.30 : 875.46 = 421.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.30/875.46 = 421.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.30x = 875.46 × 421.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.30x = 368,971.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,971.37/584.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.48

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