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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.46, 876.72 and 488.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.46, 876.72 and 488.10 is: 732.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.46 : 876.72 = 488.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.46/876.72 = 488.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.46x = 876.72 × 488.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.46x = 427,927.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,927.03/584.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.18

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