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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.08, 804.57 and 406.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.08, 804.57 and 406.11 is: 560.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.08 : 804.57 = 406.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.08/804.57 = 406.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.08x = 804.57 × 406.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.08x = 326,743.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,743.92/583.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.38

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