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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.52, 804.72 and 504.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.52, 804.72 and 504.76 is: 697.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.52 : 804.72 = 504.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.52/804.72 = 504.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.52x = 804.72 × 504.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.52x = 406,190.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,190.47/582.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.30

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