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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.26, 803.52 and 451.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.26, 803.52 and 451.44 is: 622.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.26 : 803.52 = 451.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.26/803.52 = 451.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.26x = 803.52 × 451.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.26x = 362,741.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,741.07/582.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.99

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