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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.96, 804.10 and 458.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.96, 804.10 and 458.44 is: 632.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.96 : 804.10 = 458.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.96/804.10 = 458.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.96x = 804.10 × 458.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.96x = 368,631.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,631.60/582.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.34

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