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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.66, 803.32 and 425.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.66, 803.32 and 425.32 is: 586.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.66 : 803.32 = 425.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.66/803.32 = 425.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.66x = 803.32 × 425.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.66x = 341,664.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,664.99/582.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.39

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