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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.71, 807.47 and 419.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.71, 807.47 and 419.63 is: 578.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.71 : 807.47 = 419.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.71/807.47 = 419.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.71x = 807.47 × 419.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.71x = 338,832.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,832.50/585.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.50

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