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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.28, 807.84 and 399.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.28, 807.84 and 399.80 is: 550.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.28 : 807.84 = 399.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.28/807.84 = 399.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.28x = 807.84 × 399.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.28x = 322,974.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,974.43/586.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.89

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