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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.46, 807.03 and 398.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.46, 807.03 and 398.34 is: 550.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.46 : 807.03 = 398.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.46/807.03 = 398.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.46x = 807.03 × 398.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.46x = 321,472.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,472.33/584.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.03

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