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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.44, 805.19 and 406.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.44, 805.19 and 406.41 is: 560.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.44 : 805.19 = 406.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.44/805.19 = 406.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.44x = 805.19 × 406.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.44x = 327,235.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,235.24/583.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.87

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