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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.93, 876.58 and 325.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.93, 876.58 and 325.06 is: 487.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.93 : 876.58 = 325.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.93/876.58 = 325.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.93x = 876.58 × 325.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.93x = 284,938.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,938.09/584.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.13

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