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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.87, 875.48 and 497.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.87, 875.48 and 497.39 is: 744.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.87 : 875.48 = 497.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.87/875.48 = 497.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.87x = 875.48 × 497.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.87x = 435,455.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,455.00/584.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.53

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