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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.45, 806.19 and 459.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.45, 806.19 and 459.92 is: 634.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.45 : 806.19 = 459.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.45/806.19 = 459.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.45x = 806.19 × 459.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.45x = 370,782.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,782.90/584.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.41

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