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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.80, 804.16 and 472.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.80, 804.16 and 472.08 is: 651.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.80 : 804.16 = 472.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.80/804.16 = 472.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.80x = 804.16 × 472.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.80x = 379,627.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,627.85/582.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.39

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