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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582, 803.16 and 427.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582, 803.16 and 427.02 is: 589.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582 : 803.16 = 427.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582/803.16 = 427.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582x = 803.16 × 427.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582x = 342,965.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,965.38/582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.29

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