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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.49, 877.17 and 410.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.49, 877.17 and 410.01 is: 615.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.49 : 877.17 = 410.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.49/877.17 = 410.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.49x = 877.17 × 410.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.49x = 359,648.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,648.47/584.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.32

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