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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.07, 803.58 and 458.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.07, 803.58 and 458.14 is: 632.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.07 : 803.58 = 458.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.07/803.58 = 458.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.07x = 803.58 × 458.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.07x = 368,152.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,152.14/582.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.49

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