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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.23, 805.14 and 418.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.23, 805.14 and 418.15 is: 576.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.23 : 805.14 = 418.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.23/805.14 = 418.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.23x = 805.14 × 418.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.23x = 336,669.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,669.29/584.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.26

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