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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.70, 805.19 and 473.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.70, 805.19 and 473.33 is: 651.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.70 : 805.19 = 473.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.70/805.19 = 473.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.70x = 805.19 × 473.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.70x = 381,114.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,114.19/584.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.81

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