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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.20, 804.28 and 452.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.20, 804.28 and 452.88 is: 625.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.20 : 804.28 = 452.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.20/804.28 = 452.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.20x = 804.28 × 452.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.20x = 364,242.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,242.33/582.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.63

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