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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.42, 806.63 and 398.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.42, 806.63 and 398.36 is: 549.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.42 : 806.63 = 398.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.42/806.63 = 398.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.42x = 806.63 × 398.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.42x = 321,325.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,325.09/584.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.82

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