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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.75, 804.60 and 408.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.75, 804.60 and 408.33 is: 563.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.75 : 804.60 = 408.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.75/804.60 = 408.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.75x = 804.60 × 408.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.75x = 328,542.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,542.32/582.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.78

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