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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.66, 871.83 and 418.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.66, 871.83 and 418.14 is: 625.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.66 : 871.83 = 418.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.66/871.83 = 418.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.66x = 871.83 × 418.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.66x = 364,547.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,547.00/582.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.66

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