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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.70, 876.12 and 486.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.70, 876.12 and 486.82 is: 730.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.70 : 876.12 = 486.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.70/876.12 = 486.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.70x = 876.12 × 486.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.70x = 426,512.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,512.74/583.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.71

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