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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.67, 875.43 and 402.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.67, 875.43 and 402.42 is: 602.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.67 : 875.43 = 402.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.67/875.43 = 402.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.67x = 875.43 × 402.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.67x = 352,290.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,290.54/584.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.55

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