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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.63, 876.61 and 291.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.63, 876.61 and 291.54 is: 437.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.63 : 876.61 = 291.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.63/876.61 = 291.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.63x = 876.61 × 291.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.63x = 255,566.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,566.88/584.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.14

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