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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.48, 803.72 and 427.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.48, 803.72 and 427.60 is: 590.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.48 : 803.72 = 427.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.48/803.72 = 427.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.48x = 803.72 × 427.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.48x = 343,670.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,670.67/582.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.01

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