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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.46, 876.51 and 403.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.46, 876.51 and 403.02 is: 604.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.46 : 876.51 = 403.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.46/876.51 = 403.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.46x = 876.51 × 403.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.46x = 353,251.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,251.06/584.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.41

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