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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.87, 805.22 and 415.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.87, 805.22 and 415.49 is: 573.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.87 : 805.22 = 415.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.87/805.22 = 415.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.87x = 805.22 × 415.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.87x = 334,560.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,560.86/583.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.01

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