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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.19, 808.17 and 504.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.19, 808.17 and 504.17 is: 695.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.19 : 808.17 = 504.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.19/808.17 = 504.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.19x = 808.17 × 504.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.19x = 407,455.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,455.83/586.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.10

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