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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.27, 807.99 and 427.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.27, 807.99 and 427.74 is: 590.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.27 : 807.99 = 427.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.27/807.99 = 427.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.27x = 807.99 × 427.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.27x = 345,609.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,609.64/585.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.51

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