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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.96, 806.47 and 502.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.96, 806.47 and 502.13 is: 691.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.96 : 806.47 = 502.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.96/806.47 = 502.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.96x = 806.47 × 502.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.96x = 404,947.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,947.49/585.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.08

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