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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.64, 804.39 and 511.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.64, 804.39 and 511.14 is: 703.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.64 : 804.39 = 511.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.64/804.39 = 511.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.64x = 804.39 × 511.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.64x = 411,155.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,155.90/584.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.26

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