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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.04, 805.26 and 418.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.04, 805.26 and 418.17 is: 576.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.04 : 805.26 = 418.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.04/805.26 = 418.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.04x = 805.26 × 418.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.04x = 336,735.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,735.57/584.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.56

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