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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.49, 875.37 and 324.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.49, 875.37 and 324.08 is: 485.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.49 : 875.37 = 324.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.49/875.37 = 324.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.49x = 875.37 × 324.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.49x = 283,689.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,689.91/584.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.36

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