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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.16, 805.94 and 452.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.16, 805.94 and 452.94 is: 624.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.16 : 805.94 = 452.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.16/805.94 = 452.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.16x = 805.94 × 452.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.16x = 365,042.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,042.46/584.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.90

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