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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.25, 803.02 and 425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.25, 803.02 and 425.44 is: 586.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.25 : 803.02 = 425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.25/803.02 = 425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.25x = 803.02 × 425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.25x = 341,636.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,636.83/582.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.75

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