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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.67, 806.78 and 474.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.67, 806.78 and 474.41 is: 654.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.67 : 806.78 = 474.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.67/806.78 = 474.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.67x = 806.78 × 474.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.67x = 382,744.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,744.50/584.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.63

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