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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.66, 804.53 and 451.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.66, 804.53 and 451.44 is: 623.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.66 : 804.53 = 451.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.66/804.53 = 451.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.66x = 804.53 × 451.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.66x = 363,198.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,198.15/582.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.34

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