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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.39, 871.56 and 460.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.39, 871.56 and 460.08 is: 688.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.39 : 871.56 = 460.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.39/871.56 = 460.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.39x = 871.56 × 460.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.39x = 400,987.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,987.32/582.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.52

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