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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.78, 807.30 and 427.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.78, 807.30 and 427.23 is: 589.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.78 : 807.30 = 427.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.78/807.30 = 427.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.78x = 807.30 × 427.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.78x = 344,903.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,903.73/584.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.80

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