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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.52, 804.08 and 464.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.52, 804.08 and 464.71 is: 641.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.52 : 804.08 = 464.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.52/804.08 = 464.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.52x = 804.08 × 464.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.52x = 373,664.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,664.02/582.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.46

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