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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.18, 806.76 and 485.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.18, 806.76 and 485.21 is: 668.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.18 : 806.76 = 485.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.18/806.76 = 485.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.18x = 806.76 × 485.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.18x = 391,450.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,450.04/585.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.94

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