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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.58, 803.46 and 425.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.58, 803.46 and 425.74 is: 587.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.58 : 803.46 = 425.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.58/803.46 = 425.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.58x = 803.46 × 425.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.58x = 342,063.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,063.05/582.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.15

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