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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.64, 880.11 and 482.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.64, 880.11 and 482.69 is: 724.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.64 : 880.11 = 482.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.64/880.11 = 482.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.64x = 880.11 × 482.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.64x = 424,822.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,822.50/586.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.16

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