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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.25, 802.87 and 463.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.25, 802.87 and 463.99 is: 639.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.25 : 802.87 = 463.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.25/802.87 = 463.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.25x = 802.87 × 463.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.25x = 372,523.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,523.65/582.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.80

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