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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.79, 806.94 and 398.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.79, 806.94 and 398.22 is: 549.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.79 : 806.94 = 398.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.79/806.94 = 398.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.79x = 806.94 × 398.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.79x = 321,339.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,339.65/584.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.50

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