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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.02, 888.84 and 583.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.02, 888.84 and 583.92 is: 803.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.02 : 888.84 = 583.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.02/888.84 = 583.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.02x = 888.84 × 583.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.02x = 519,011.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,011.45/646.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.40

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