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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.93, 877.03 and 328.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.93, 877.03 and 328.61 is: 492.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.93 : 877.03 = 328.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.93/877.03 = 328.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.93x = 877.03 × 328.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.93x = 288,199.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,199.19/584.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.71

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