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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.82, 807.25 and 397.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.82, 807.25 and 397.91 is: 549.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.82 : 807.25 = 397.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.82/807.25 = 397.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.82x = 807.25 × 397.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.82x = 321,208.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,208.81/584.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.25

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