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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.81, 874.80 and 418.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.81, 874.80 and 418.47 is: 627.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.81 : 874.80 = 418.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.81/874.80 = 418.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.81x = 874.80 × 418.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.81x = 366,074.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,074.28/583.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.05

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