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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.31, 876.51 and 432.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.31, 876.51 and 432.12 is: 648.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.31 : 876.51 = 432.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.31/876.51 = 432.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.31x = 876.51 × 432.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.31x = 378,757.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,757.50/584.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.21

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