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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.96, 802.86 and 408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.96, 802.86 and 408 is: 561.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.96 : 802.86 = 408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.96/802.86 = 408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.96x = 802.86 × 408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.96x = 327,566.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,566.88/582.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.90

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