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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.17, 802.64 and 476.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.17, 802.64 and 476.87 is: 657.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.17 : 802.64 = 476.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.17/802.64 = 476.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.17x = 802.64 × 476.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.17x = 382,752.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,752.12/582.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.46

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