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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.35, 876.79 and 431.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.35, 876.79 and 431.56 is: 647.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.35 : 876.79 = 431.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.35/876.79 = 431.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.35x = 876.79 × 431.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.35x = 378,389.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,389.13/584.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.54

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