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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.37, 804.03 and 442.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.37, 804.03 and 442.50 is: 610.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.37 : 804.03 = 442.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.37/804.03 = 442.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.37x = 804.03 × 442.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.37x = 355,783.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,783.28/582.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.92

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