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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.06, 803.49 and 415.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.06, 803.49 and 415.99 is: 574.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.06 : 803.49 = 415.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.06/803.49 = 415.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.06x = 803.49 × 415.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.06x = 334,242.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,242.24/582.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.24

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