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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.07, 804.61 and 417.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.07, 804.61 and 417.56 is: 576.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.07 : 804.61 = 417.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.07/804.61 = 417.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.07x = 804.61 × 417.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.07x = 335,972.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,972.95/583.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.21

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