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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.46, 875.31 and 324.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.46, 875.31 and 324.08 is: 485.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.46 : 875.31 = 324.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.46/875.31 = 324.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.46x = 875.31 × 324.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.46x = 283,670.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,670.46/584.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.35

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