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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.99, 872.88 and 427.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.99, 872.88 and 427.74 is: 640.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.99 : 872.88 = 427.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.99/872.88 = 427.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.99x = 872.88 × 427.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.99x = 373,361.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,361.33/582.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.43

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