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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.30, 875.54 and 324.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.30, 875.54 and 324.16 is: 485.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.30 : 875.54 = 324.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.30/875.54 = 324.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.30x = 875.54 × 324.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.30x = 283,815.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,815.05/584.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.74

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