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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.65, 876.16 and 483.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.65, 876.16 and 483.15 is: 724.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.65 : 876.16 = 483.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.65/876.16 = 483.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.65x = 876.16 × 483.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.65x = 423,316.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,316.70/584.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.05

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