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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.96, 878.24 and 328.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.96, 878.24 and 328.64 is: 493.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.96 : 878.24 = 328.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.96/878.24 = 328.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.96x = 878.24 × 328.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.96x = 288,624.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,624.79/584.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.41

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