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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.25, 806.67 and 409.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.25, 806.67 and 409.83 is: 565.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.25 : 806.67 = 409.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.25/806.67 = 409.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.25x = 806.67 × 409.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.25x = 330,597.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,597.57/584.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.85

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