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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.48, 804.78 and 406.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.48, 804.78 and 406.44 is: 560.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.48 : 804.78 = 406.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.48/804.78 = 406.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.48x = 804.78 × 406.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.48x = 327,094.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,094.78/583.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.59

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