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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.34, 584.09 and 415.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.34, 584.09 and 415.84 is: 577.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.34 : 584.09 = 415.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.34/584.09 = 415.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.34x = 584.09 × 415.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.34x = 242,887.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,887.99/420.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.84

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