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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.64, 806.40 and 410.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.64, 806.40 and 410.04 is: 565.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.64 : 806.40 = 410.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.64/806.40 = 410.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.64x = 806.40 × 410.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.64x = 330,656.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,656.26/584.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.57

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