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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.77, 873.72 and 418.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.77, 873.72 and 418.80 is: 626.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.77 : 873.72 = 418.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.77/873.72 = 418.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.77x = 873.72 × 418.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.77x = 365,913.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,913.94/583.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.81

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