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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.01, 805.56 and 418.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.01, 805.56 and 418.17 is: 576.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.01 : 805.56 = 418.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.01/805.56 = 418.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.01x = 805.56 × 418.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.01x = 336,861.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,861.03/584.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.81

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