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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.32, 875.80 and 410.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.32, 875.80 and 410.08 is: 614.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.32 : 875.80 = 410.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.32/875.80 = 410.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.32x = 875.80 × 410.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.32x = 359,148.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,148.06/584.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.64

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