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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.22, 875.49 and 462.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.22, 875.49 and 462.72 is: 693.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.22 : 875.49 = 462.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.22/875.49 = 462.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.22x = 875.49 × 462.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.22x = 405,106.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,106.73/584.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.41

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