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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.59, 916.47 and 581.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.59, 916.47 and 581.43 is: 801.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.59 : 916.47 = 581.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.59/916.47 = 581.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.59x = 916.47 × 581.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.59x = 532,863.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,863.15/664.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.79

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