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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.22, 801.39 and 482.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.22, 801.39 and 482.86 is: 664.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.22 : 801.39 = 482.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.22/801.39 = 482.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.22x = 801.39 × 482.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.22x = 386,959.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,959.18/582.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.63

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