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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.03, 807.64 and 427.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.03, 807.64 and 427.49 is: 590.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.03 : 807.64 = 427.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.03/807.64 = 427.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.03x = 807.64 × 427.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.03x = 345,253.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,253.99/585.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.15

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