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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.06, 803.67 and 406.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.06, 803.67 and 406.28 is: 560.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.06 : 803.67 = 406.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.06/803.67 = 406.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.06x = 803.67 × 406.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.06x = 326,515.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,515.05/583.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.00

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