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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.66, 804.84 and 473.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.66, 804.84 and 473.46 is: 654.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.66 : 804.84 = 473.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.66/804.84 = 473.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.66x = 804.84 × 473.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.66x = 381,059.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,059.55/582.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.00

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