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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.26, 872.93 and 304.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.26, 872.93 and 304.31 is: 456.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.26 : 872.93 = 304.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.26/872.93 = 304.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.26x = 872.93 × 304.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.26x = 265,635.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,635.44/582.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.22

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