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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.04, 806.62 and 485.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.04, 806.62 and 485.44 is: 669.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.04 : 806.62 = 485.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.04/806.62 = 485.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.04x = 806.62 × 485.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.04x = 391,565.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,565.61/585.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.30

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