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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.30, 803.67 and 520.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.30, 803.67 and 520.47 is: 718.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.30 : 803.67 = 520.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.30/803.67 = 520.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.30x = 803.67 × 520.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.30x = 418,281.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,281.16/582.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.33

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