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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.94, 915.46 and 586.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.94, 915.46 and 586.18 is: 808.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.94 : 915.46 = 586.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.94/915.46 = 586.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.94x = 915.46 × 586.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.94x = 536,624.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,624.34/663.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.24

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