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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.71, 803.66 and 425.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.71, 803.66 and 425.16 is: 586.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.71 : 803.66 = 425.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.71/803.66 = 425.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.71x = 803.66 × 425.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.71x = 341,681.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,681.96/582.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.37

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