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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.62, 804.48 and 451.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.62, 804.48 and 451.40 is: 623.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.62 : 804.48 = 451.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.62/804.48 = 451.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.62x = 804.48 × 451.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.62x = 363,142.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,142.27/582.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.29

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