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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.39, 924.02 and 584.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.39, 924.02 and 584.47 is: 877.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.39 : 924.02 = 584.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.39/924.02 = 584.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.39x = 924.02 × 584.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.39x = 540,061.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,061.97/615.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.59

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