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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.06, 804.69 and 426.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.06, 804.69 and 426.42 is: 587.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.06 : 804.69 = 426.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.06/804.69 = 426.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.06x = 804.69 × 426.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.06x = 343,135.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,135.91/584.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.51

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