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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.48, 803.28 and 516.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.48, 803.28 and 516.15 is: 711.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.48 : 803.28 = 516.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.48/803.28 = 516.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.48x = 803.28 × 516.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.48x = 414,612.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,612.97/582.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.81

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