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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.62, 804.38 and 405.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.62, 804.38 and 405.51 is: 559.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.62 : 804.38 = 405.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.62/804.38 = 405.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.62x = 804.38 × 405.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.62x = 326,182.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,182.11/582.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.86

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