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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.09, 803.30 and 316.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.09, 803.30 and 316.53 is: 436.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.09 : 803.30 = 316.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.09/803.30 = 316.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.09x = 803.30 × 316.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.09x = 254,266.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,266.97/582.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.82

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