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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.36, 875.74 and 323.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.36, 875.74 and 323.97 is: 485.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.36 : 875.74 = 323.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.36/875.74 = 323.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.36x = 875.74 × 323.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.36x = 283,713.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,713.49/584.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.51

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