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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.79, 914.16 and 584.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.79, 914.16 and 584.04 is: 805.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.79 : 914.16 = 584.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.79/914.16 = 584.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.79x = 914.16 × 584.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.79x = 533,906.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,906.01/662.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.54

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