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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.85, 804.60 and 414.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.85, 804.60 and 414.91 is: 572.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.85 : 804.60 = 414.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.85/804.60 = 414.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.85x = 804.60 × 414.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.85x = 333,836.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,836.59/582.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.77

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