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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.12, 804.06 and 408.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.12, 804.06 and 408.24 is: 563.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.12 : 804.06 = 408.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.12/804.06 = 408.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.12x = 804.06 × 408.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.12x = 328,249.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,249.45/582.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.89

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