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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.69, 874.79 and 411.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.69, 874.79 and 411.65 is: 615.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.69 : 874.79 = 411.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.69/874.79 = 411.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.69x = 874.79 × 411.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.69x = 360,100.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,100.87/584.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.89

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