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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.18, 805.63 and 418.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.18, 805.63 and 418.53 is: 577.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.18 : 805.63 = 418.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.18/805.63 = 418.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.18x = 805.63 × 418.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.18x = 337,180.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,180.32/584.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.19

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