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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.58, 804.48 and 418.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.58, 804.48 and 418.16 is: 576.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.58 : 804.48 = 418.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.58/804.48 = 418.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.58x = 804.48 × 418.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.58x = 336,401.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,401.36/583.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.44

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