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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.64, 874 and 486.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.64, 874 and 486.56 is: 729.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.64 : 874 = 486.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.64/874 = 486.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.64x = 874 × 486.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.64x = 425,253.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,253.44/582.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.87

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