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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.26, 806.68 and 409.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.26, 806.68 and 409.84 is: 565.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.26 : 806.68 = 409.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.26/806.68 = 409.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.26x = 806.68 × 409.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.26x = 330,609.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,609.73/584.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.86

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