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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.03, 876.84 and 325.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.03, 876.84 and 325.02 is: 487.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.03 : 876.84 = 325.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.03/876.84 = 325.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.03x = 876.84 × 325.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.03x = 284,990.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,990.54/585.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.14

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