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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.84, 875.43 and 430.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.84, 875.43 and 430.94 is: 645.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.84 : 875.43 = 430.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.84/875.43 = 430.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.84x = 875.43 × 430.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.84x = 377,253.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,253.43/584.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.06

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