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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.24, 878.34 and 438.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.24, 878.34 and 438.84 is: 658.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.24 : 878.34 = 438.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.24/878.34 = 438.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.24x = 878.34 × 438.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.24x = 385,450.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,450.73/585.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.62

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