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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.42, 876.78 and 486.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.42, 876.78 and 486.39 is: 729.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.42 : 876.78 = 486.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.42/876.78 = 486.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.42x = 876.78 × 486.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.42x = 426,457.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,457.02/584.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.72

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