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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.52, 874.26 and 486.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.52, 874.26 and 486.36 is: 727.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.52 : 874.26 = 486.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.52/874.26 = 486.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.52x = 874.26 × 486.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.52x = 425,205.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,205.09/584.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.44

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