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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.73, 805.32 and 406.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.73, 805.32 and 406.65 is: 561.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.73 : 805.32 = 406.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.73/805.32 = 406.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.73x = 805.32 × 406.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.73x = 327,480.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,480.36/583.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.01

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