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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.65, 877.52 and 401.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.65, 877.52 and 401.59 is: 602.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.65 : 877.52 = 401.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.65/877.52 = 401.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.65x = 877.52 × 401.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.65x = 352,401.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,401.25/584.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.76

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