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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.42, 804.40 and 494.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.42, 804.40 and 494.72 is: 682.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.42 : 804.40 = 494.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.42/804.40 = 494.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.42x = 804.40 × 494.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.42x = 397,952.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,952.77/583.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.10

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