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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.80, 915.60 and 586.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.80, 915.60 and 586.08 is: 807.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.80 : 915.60 = 586.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.80/915.60 = 586.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.80x = 915.60 × 586.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.80x = 536,614.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,614.85/664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.18

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