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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.82, 806.76 and 487.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.82, 806.76 and 487.08 is: 671.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.82 : 806.76 = 487.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.82/806.76 = 487.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.82x = 806.76 × 487.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.82x = 392,956.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,956.66/584.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.93

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