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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.92, 804.52 and 442.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.92, 804.52 and 442.81 is: 611.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.92 : 804.52 = 442.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.92/804.52 = 442.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.92x = 804.52 × 442.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.92x = 356,244.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,244.04/582.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.14

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