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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.18, 805.48 and 473.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.18, 805.48 and 473.22 is: 653.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.18 : 805.48 = 473.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.18/805.48 = 473.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.18x = 805.48 × 473.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.18x = 381,168.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,168.06/583.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.61

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