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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.16, 803.34 and 458.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.16, 803.34 and 458.12 is: 632.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.16 : 803.34 = 458.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.16/803.34 = 458.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.16x = 803.34 × 458.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.16x = 368,026.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,026.03/582.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.17

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