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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.54, 874.28 and 452.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.54, 874.28 and 452.24 is: 678.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.54 : 874.28 = 452.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.54/874.28 = 452.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.54x = 874.28 × 452.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.54x = 395,377.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,377.75/582.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.71

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