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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.68, 874.22 and 484.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.68, 874.22 and 484.72 is: 727.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.68 : 874.22 = 484.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.68/874.22 = 484.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.68x = 874.22 × 484.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.68x = 423,751.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,751.92/582.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.25

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