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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.48, 804.18 and 451.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.48, 804.18 and 451.24 is: 622.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.48 : 804.18 = 451.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.48/804.18 = 451.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.48x = 804.18 × 451.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.48x = 362,878.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,878.18/582.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.99

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