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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.44, 808.32 and 503.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.44, 808.32 and 503.64 is: 694.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.44 : 808.32 = 503.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.44/808.32 = 503.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.44x = 808.32 × 503.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.44x = 407,102.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,102.28/586.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.19

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