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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.97, 805.64 and 495.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.97, 805.64 and 495.08 is: 682.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.97 : 805.64 = 495.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.97/805.64 = 495.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.97x = 805.64 × 495.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.97x = 398,849.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,849.75/583.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.99

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