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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.20, 804.60 and 406.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.20, 804.60 and 406.35 is: 560.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.20 : 804.60 = 406.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.20/804.60 = 406.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.20x = 804.60 × 406.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.20x = 326,949.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,949.21/583.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.61

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