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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.02, 806.25 and 496.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.02, 806.25 and 496.54 is: 685.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.02 : 806.25 = 496.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.02/806.25 = 496.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.02x = 806.25 × 496.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.02x = 400,335.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,335.38/584.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.48

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