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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.99, 804.96 and 458.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.99, 804.96 and 458.52 is: 633.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.99 : 804.96 = 458.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.99/804.96 = 458.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.99x = 804.96 × 458.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.99x = 369,090.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,090.26/582.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.10

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