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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.18, 872.90 and 325.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.18, 872.90 and 325.86 is: 488.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.18 : 872.90 = 325.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.18/872.90 = 325.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.18x = 872.90 × 325.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.18x = 284,443.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,443.19/582.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.58

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