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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.78, 871.61 and 474.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.78, 871.61 and 474.26 is: 710.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.78 : 871.61 = 474.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.78/871.61 = 474.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.78x = 871.61 × 474.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.78x = 413,365.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,365.70/581.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.52

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