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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.90, 802.96 and 458.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.90, 802.96 and 458.51 is: 631.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.90 : 802.96 = 458.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.90/802.96 = 458.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.90x = 802.96 × 458.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.90x = 368,167.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,167.12/582.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.62

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