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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.99, 882.93 and 485.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.99, 882.93 and 485.06 is: 728.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.99 : 882.93 = 485.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.99/882.93 = 485.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.99x = 882.93 × 485.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.99x = 428,271.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,271.43/587.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.36

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