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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.28, 871.98 and 491.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.28, 871.98 and 491.56 is: 736.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.28 : 871.98 = 491.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.28/871.98 = 491.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.28x = 871.98 × 491.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.28x = 428,630.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,630.49/582.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.12

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