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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.94, 807.26 and 407.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.94, 807.26 and 407.91 is: 562.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.94 : 807.26 = 407.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.94/807.26 = 407.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.94x = 807.26 × 407.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.94x = 329,289.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,289.43/584.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.95

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