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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.44, 806.63 and 351.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.44, 806.63 and 351.56 is: 485.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.44 : 806.63 = 351.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.44/806.63 = 351.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.44x = 806.63 × 351.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.44x = 283,579.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,579.10/584.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.22

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