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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.70, 876.10 and 468.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.70, 876.10 and 468.52 is: 702.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.70 : 876.10 = 468.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.70/876.10 = 468.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.70x = 876.10 × 468.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.70x = 410,470.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,470.37/584.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.02

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