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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.60, 875.01 and 430.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.60, 875.01 and 430.50 is: 644.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.60 : 875.01 = 430.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.60/875.01 = 430.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.60x = 875.01 × 430.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.60x = 376,691.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,691.81/584.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.36

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