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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.72, 804.84 and 485.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.72, 804.84 and 485.36 is: 668.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.72 : 804.84 = 485.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.72/804.84 = 485.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.72x = 804.84 × 485.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.72x = 390,637.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,637.14/584.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.08

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