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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.96, 876.72 and 488.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.96, 876.72 and 488.48 is: 732.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.96 : 876.72 = 488.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.96/876.72 = 488.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.96x = 876.72 × 488.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.96x = 428,260.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,260.19/584.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.12

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