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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.26, 871.86 and 426.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.26, 871.86 and 426.44 is: 638.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.26 : 871.86 = 426.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.26/871.86 = 426.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.26x = 871.86 × 426.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.26x = 371,795.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,795.98/582.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.54

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