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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.94, 877.42 and 481.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.94, 877.42 and 481.82 is: 722.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.94 : 877.42 = 481.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.94/877.42 = 481.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.94x = 877.42 × 481.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.94x = 422,754.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,754.72/584.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.73

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