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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.84, 876.66 and 295.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.84, 876.66 and 295.64 is: 443.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.84 : 876.66 = 295.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.84/876.66 = 295.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.84x = 876.66 × 295.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.84x = 259,175.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,175.76/584.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.16

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