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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.99, 806.84 and 414.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.99, 806.84 and 414.57 is: 571.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.99 : 806.84 = 414.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.99/806.84 = 414.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.99x = 806.84 × 414.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.99x = 334,491.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,491.66/584.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.79

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