Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.40, 874.80 and 480
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 584.40, 874.80 and 480 is: 718.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584.40 : 874.80 = 480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584.40/874.80 = 480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584.40x = 874.80 × 480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584.40x = 419,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 419,904/584.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 718.52
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