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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.58, 806.04 and 479.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.58, 806.04 and 479.34 is: 660.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.58 : 806.04 = 479.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.58/806.04 = 479.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.58x = 806.04 × 479.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.58x = 386,367.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,367.21/584.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.93

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