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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.73, 875.54 and 482.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.73, 875.54 and 482.46 is: 722.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.73 : 875.54 = 482.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.73/875.54 = 482.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.73x = 875.54 × 482.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.73x = 422,410.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,410.62/584.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.40

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