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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.08, 872.45 and 321.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.08, 872.45 and 321.94 is: 482.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.08 : 872.45 = 321.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.08/872.45 = 321.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.08x = 872.45 × 321.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.08x = 280,878.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,878.32/582.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.55

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