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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.05, 805.86 and 466.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.05, 805.86 and 466.45 is: 643.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.05 : 805.86 = 466.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.05/805.86 = 466.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.05x = 805.86 × 466.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.05x = 375,893.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,893.40/584.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.60

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