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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.84, 878.74 and 423.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.84, 878.74 and 423.84 is: 635.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.84 : 878.74 = 423.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.84/878.74 = 423.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.84x = 878.74 × 423.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.84x = 372,445.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,445.16/585.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.75

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