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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.39, 878.48 and 325.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.39, 878.48 and 325.65 is: 488.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.39 : 878.48 = 325.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.39/878.48 = 325.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.39x = 878.48 × 325.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.39x = 286,075.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,075.38/585.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.69

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