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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.73, 934.08 and 584.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.73, 934.08 and 584.88 is: 878.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.73 : 934.08 = 584.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.73/934.08 = 584.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.73x = 934.08 × 584.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.73x = 546,324.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,324.71/621.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.72

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