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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.62, 875.10 and 437.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.62, 875.10 and 437.51 is: 654.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.62 : 875.10 = 437.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.62/875.10 = 437.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.62x = 875.10 × 437.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.62x = 382,860.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,860.63/584.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.89

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