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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.50, 806.61 and 351.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.50, 806.61 and 351.70 is: 485.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.50 : 806.61 = 351.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.50/806.61 = 351.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.50x = 806.61 × 351.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.50x = 283,684.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,684.74/584.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.35

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