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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.35, 872.85 and 322.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.35, 872.85 and 322.51 is: 483.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.35 : 872.85 = 322.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.35/872.85 = 322.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.35x = 872.85 × 322.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.35x = 281,502.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,502.85/582.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.39

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