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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.84, 915.44 and 580.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.84, 915.44 and 580.68 is: 800.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.84 : 915.44 = 580.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.84/915.44 = 580.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.84x = 915.44 × 580.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.84x = 531,574.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,574.80/663.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.76

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