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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.84, 804.88 and 417.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.84, 804.88 and 417.76 is: 575.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.84 : 804.88 = 417.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.84/804.88 = 417.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.84x = 804.88 × 417.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.84x = 336,246.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,246.67/583.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.92

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