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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.56, 804.19 and 416.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.56, 804.19 and 416.49 is: 574.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.56 : 804.19 = 416.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.56/804.19 = 416.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.56x = 804.19 × 416.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.56x = 334,930.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,930.99/582.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.93

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