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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.46, 876.96 and 411.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.46, 876.96 and 411.42 is: 617.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.46 : 876.96 = 411.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.46/876.96 = 411.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.46x = 876.96 × 411.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.46x = 360,798.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,798.88/584.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.32

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