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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.96, 806.40 and 409.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.96, 806.40 and 409.76 is: 564.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.96 : 806.40 = 409.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.96/806.40 = 409.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.96x = 806.40 × 409.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.96x = 330,430.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,430.46/584.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.88

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