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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.37, 807.03 and 485.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.37, 807.03 and 485.15 is: 670.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.37 : 807.03 = 485.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.37/807.03 = 485.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.37x = 807.03 × 485.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.37x = 391,526.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,526.57/584.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.00

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