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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.13, 807.08 and 497.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.13, 807.08 and 497.20 is: 685.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.13 : 807.08 = 497.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.13/807.08 = 497.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.13x = 807.08 × 497.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.13x = 401,280.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,280.18/585.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.80

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