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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.75, 803.71 and 425.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.75, 803.71 and 425.94 is: 587.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.75 : 803.71 = 425.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.75/803.71 = 425.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.75x = 803.71 × 425.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.75x = 342,332.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,332.24/582.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.44

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