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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.17, 804.42 and 416.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.17, 804.42 and 416.09 is: 574.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.17 : 804.42 = 416.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.17/804.42 = 416.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.17x = 804.42 × 416.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.17x = 334,713.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,713.13/582.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.95

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