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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.72, 878.30 and 493.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.72, 878.30 and 493.60 is: 741.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.72 : 878.30 = 493.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.72/878.30 = 493.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.72x = 878.30 × 493.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.72x = 433,528.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,528.88/584.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.43

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