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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.31, 804.65 and 452.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.31, 804.65 and 452.09 is: 623.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.31 : 804.65 = 452.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.31/804.65 = 452.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.31x = 804.65 × 452.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.31x = 363,767.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,767.93/583.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.63

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