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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.58, 876.86 and 481.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.58, 876.86 and 481.45 is: 722.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.58 : 876.86 = 481.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.58/876.86 = 481.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.58x = 876.86 × 481.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.58x = 422,159.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,159.65/584.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.16

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