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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.35, 807.56 and 479.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.35, 807.56 and 479.28 is: 662.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.35 : 807.56 = 479.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.35/807.56 = 479.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.35x = 807.56 × 479.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.35x = 387,043.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,043.32/584.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.35

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