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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.18, 806.86 and 474.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.18, 806.86 and 474.22 is: 654.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.18 : 806.86 = 474.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.18/806.86 = 474.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.18x = 806.86 × 474.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.18x = 382,629.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,629.15/584.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.99

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