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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.52, 804.45 and 417.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.52, 804.45 and 417.44 is: 575.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.52 : 804.45 = 417.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.52/804.45 = 417.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.52x = 804.45 × 417.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.52x = 335,806.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,806.31/583.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.48

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