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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.78, 878.07 and 494.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.78, 878.07 and 494.66 is: 742.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.78 : 878.07 = 494.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.78/878.07 = 494.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.78x = 878.07 × 494.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.78x = 434,346.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,346.11/584.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.75

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