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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.10, 874.60 and 468.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.10, 874.60 and 468.78 is: 701.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.10 : 874.60 = 468.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.10/874.60 = 468.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.10x = 874.60 × 468.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.10x = 409,994.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,994.99/584.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.93

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