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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.56, 806.36 and 502.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.56, 806.36 and 502.74 is: 693.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.56 : 806.36 = 502.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.56/806.36 = 502.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.56x = 806.36 × 502.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.56x = 405,389.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,389.43/584.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.49

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