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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.32, 805.51 and 418.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.32, 805.51 and 418.25 is: 576.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.32 : 805.51 = 418.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.32/805.51 = 418.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.32x = 805.51 × 418.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.32x = 336,900.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,900.53/584.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.57

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