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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.28, 806.49 and 515.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.28, 806.49 and 515.03 is: 710.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.28 : 806.49 = 515.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.28/806.49 = 515.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.28x = 806.49 × 515.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.28x = 415,362.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,362.51/584.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.90

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