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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.11, 871.60 and 489.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.11, 871.60 and 489.85 is: 733.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.11 : 871.60 = 489.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.11/871.60 = 489.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.11x = 871.60 × 489.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.11x = 426,953.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,953.19/582.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.46

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