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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.29, 805.10 and 466.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.29, 805.10 and 466.08 is: 643.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.29 : 805.10 = 466.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.29/805.10 = 466.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.29x = 805.10 × 466.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.29x = 375,238.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,238.15/583.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.32

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