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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.83, 878.75 and 423.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.83, 878.75 and 423.83 is: 635.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.83 : 878.75 = 423.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.83/878.75 = 423.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.83x = 878.75 × 423.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.83x = 372,440.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,440.61/585.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.75

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