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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.76, 806.56 and 496.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.76, 806.56 and 496.83 is: 685.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.76 : 806.56 = 496.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.76/806.56 = 496.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.76x = 806.56 × 496.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.76x = 400,723.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,723.20/584.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.28

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