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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.21, 804.09 and 425.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.21, 804.09 and 425.71 is: 586.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.21 : 804.09 = 425.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.21/804.09 = 425.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.21x = 804.09 × 425.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.21x = 342,309.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,309.15/583.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.94

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