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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.31, 880.40 and 483.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.31, 880.40 and 483.37 is: 725.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.31 : 880.40 = 483.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.31/880.40 = 483.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.31x = 880.40 × 483.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.31x = 425,557.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,557.96/586.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.83

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