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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.15, 806.44 and 426.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.15, 806.44 and 426.62 is: 588.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.15 : 806.44 = 426.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.15/806.44 = 426.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.15x = 806.44 × 426.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.15x = 344,038.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,038.33/584.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.96

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