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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.29, 806.48 and 467.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.29, 806.48 and 467.08 is: 644.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.29 : 806.48 = 467.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.29/806.48 = 467.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.29x = 806.48 × 467.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.29x = 376,690.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,690.68/584.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.70

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