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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.57, 807.02 and 427.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.57, 807.02 and 427.56 is: 590.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.57 : 807.02 = 427.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.57/807.02 = 427.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.57x = 807.02 × 427.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.57x = 345,047.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,047.33/584.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.26

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