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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.02, 806.63 and 473.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.02, 806.63 and 473.11 is: 652.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.02 : 806.63 = 473.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.02/806.63 = 473.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.02x = 806.63 × 473.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.02x = 381,623.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,623.04/585.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.32

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