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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584, 805.97 and 409.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584, 805.97 and 409.76 is: 565.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584 : 805.97 = 409.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584/805.97 = 409.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584x = 805.97 × 409.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584x = 330,254.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,254.27/584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.50

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