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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.80, 807.51 and 398.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.80, 807.51 and 398.89 is: 550.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.80 : 807.51 = 398.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.80/807.51 = 398.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.80x = 807.51 × 398.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.80x = 322,107.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,107.66/584.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.80

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