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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.84, 803.48 and 458

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.84, 803.48 and 458 is: 631.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.84 : 803.48 = 458 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.84/803.48 = 458/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.84x = 803.48 × 458
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.84x = 367,993.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,993.84/582.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.38

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