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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.48, 879.66 and 485.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.48, 879.66 and 485.22 is: 726.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.48 : 879.66 = 485.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.48/879.66 = 485.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.48x = 879.66 × 485.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.48x = 426,828.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,828.63/587.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.54

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