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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.21, 804.93 and 408.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.21, 804.93 and 408.43 is: 563.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.21 : 804.93 = 408.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.21/804.93 = 408.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.21x = 804.93 × 408.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.21x = 328,757.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,757.56/583.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.70

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