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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.76, 875.76 and 462.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.76, 875.76 and 462.66 is: 692.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.76 : 875.76 = 462.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.76/875.76 = 462.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.76x = 875.76 × 462.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.76x = 405,179.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,179.12/584.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.90

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