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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.10, 872.98 and 495.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.10, 872.98 and 495.92 is: 742.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.10 : 872.98 = 495.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.10/872.98 = 495.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.10x = 872.98 × 495.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.10x = 432,929.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,929.18/583.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.46

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