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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.92, 804.18 and 484.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.92, 804.18 and 484.76 is: 667.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.92 : 804.18 = 484.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.92/804.18 = 484.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.92x = 804.18 × 484.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.92x = 389,831.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,831.87/583.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.62

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