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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.83, 805.17 and 459.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.83, 805.17 and 459.27 is: 633.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.83 : 805.17 = 459.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.83/805.17 = 459.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.83x = 805.17 × 459.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.83x = 369,788.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,788.27/583.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.38

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