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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.06, 804.88 and 416.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.06, 804.88 and 416.99 is: 575.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.06 : 804.88 = 416.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.06/804.88 = 416.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.06x = 804.88 × 416.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.06x = 335,620.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,620.80/583.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.62

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