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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.21, 831.40 and 586.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.21, 831.40 and 586.16 is: 806.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.21 : 831.40 = 586.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.21/831.40 = 586.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.21x = 831.40 × 586.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.21x = 487,332.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,332.12/604.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.56

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