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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.85, 806.43 and 398.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.85, 806.43 and 398.44 is: 549.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.85 : 806.43 = 398.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.85/806.43 = 398.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.85x = 806.43 × 398.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.85x = 321,317.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,317.62/584.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.41

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