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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.66, 804.09 and 317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.66, 804.09 and 317.12 is: 437.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.66 : 804.09 = 317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.66/804.09 = 317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.66x = 804.09 × 317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.66x = 254,994.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,994.42/582.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.64

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