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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.96, 876.16 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.96, 876.16 and 328.32 is: 491.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.96 : 876.16 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.96/876.16 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.96x = 876.16 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.96x = 287,660.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,660.85/584.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.76

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