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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.36, 799.86 and 505.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.36, 799.86 and 505.84 is: 697.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.36 : 799.86 = 505.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.36/799.86 = 505.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.36x = 799.86 × 505.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.36x = 404,601.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,601.18/580.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.16

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