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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.71, 803.40 and 425.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.71, 803.40 and 425.21 is: 586.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.71 : 803.40 = 425.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.71/803.40 = 425.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.71x = 803.40 × 425.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.71x = 341,613.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,613.71/582.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.25

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