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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.78, 804.49 and 442.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.78, 804.49 and 442.92 is: 611.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.78 : 804.49 = 442.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.78/804.49 = 442.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.78x = 804.49 × 442.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.78x = 356,324.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,324.71/582.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.42

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