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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.34, 875.14 and 323.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.34, 875.14 and 323.92 is: 485.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.34 : 875.14 = 323.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.34/875.14 = 323.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.34x = 875.14 × 323.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.34x = 283,475.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,475.63/584.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.12

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