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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.03, 884.58 and 486.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.03, 884.58 and 486.57 is: 733.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.03 : 884.58 = 486.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.03/884.58 = 486.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.03x = 884.58 × 486.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.03x = 430,410.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,410.09/587.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.20

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