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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.46, 805.44 and 418.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.46, 805.44 and 418.38 is: 576.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.46 : 805.44 = 418.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.46/805.44 = 418.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.46x = 805.44 × 418.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.46x = 336,979.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,979.99/584.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.57

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