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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.49, 803.56 and 425.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.49, 803.56 and 425.07 is: 586.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.49 : 803.56 = 425.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.49/803.56 = 425.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.49x = 803.56 × 425.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.49x = 341,569.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,569.25/582.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.40

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