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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.63, 873.07 and 459.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.63, 873.07 and 459.53 is: 688.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.63 : 873.07 = 459.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.63/873.07 = 459.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.63x = 873.07 × 459.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.63x = 401,201.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,201.62/582.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.61

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