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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.20, 871.96 and 457.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.20, 871.96 and 457.80 is: 685.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.20 : 871.96 = 457.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.20/871.96 = 457.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.20x = 871.96 × 457.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.20x = 399,183.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,183.29/582.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.65

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