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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.94, 807.99 and 460.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.94, 807.99 and 460.98 is: 636.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.94 : 807.99 = 460.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.94/807.99 = 460.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.94x = 807.99 × 460.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.94x = 372,467.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,467.23/584.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.76

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