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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.57, 803.01 and 442.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.57, 803.01 and 442.23 is: 609.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.57 : 803.01 = 442.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.57/803.01 = 442.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.57x = 803.01 × 442.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.57x = 355,115.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,115.11/582.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.57

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