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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.20, 802.68 and 407.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.20, 802.68 and 407.24 is: 561.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.20 : 802.68 = 407.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.20/802.68 = 407.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.20x = 802.68 × 407.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.20x = 326,883.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,883.40/582.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.46

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