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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.13, 806.40 and 409.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.13, 806.40 and 409.78 is: 565.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.13 : 806.40 = 409.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.13/806.40 = 409.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.13x = 806.40 × 409.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.13x = 330,446.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,446.59/584.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.71

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