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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.96, 806.64 and 502.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.96, 806.64 and 502.34 is: 692.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.96 : 806.64 = 502.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.96/806.64 = 502.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.96x = 806.64 × 502.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.96x = 405,207.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,207.54/584.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.71

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