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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.91, 877.19 and 481.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.91, 877.19 and 481.94 is: 722.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.91 : 877.19 = 481.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.91/877.19 = 481.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.91x = 877.19 × 481.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.91x = 422,753.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,753.51/584.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.77

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