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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.48, 875 and 491.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.48, 875 and 491.36 is: 738.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.48 : 875 = 491.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.48/875 = 491.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.48x = 875 × 491.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.48x = 429,940
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,940/582.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.12

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