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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582, 873.31 and 318.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582, 873.31 and 318.64 is: 478.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582 : 873.31 = 318.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582/873.31 = 318.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582x = 873.31 × 318.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582x = 278,271.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,271.50/582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.13

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