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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.58, 806.20 and 460.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.58, 806.20 and 460.02 is: 634.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.58 : 806.20 = 460.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.58/806.20 = 460.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.58x = 806.20 × 460.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.58x = 370,868.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,868.70/584.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.41

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