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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.58, 877.11 and 431.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.58, 877.11 and 431.28 is: 647.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.58 : 877.11 = 431.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.58/877.11 = 431.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.58x = 877.11 × 431.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.58x = 378,280.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,280.00/584.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.10

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