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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.32, 804.42 and 458.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.32, 804.42 and 458.76 is: 632.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.32 : 804.42 = 458.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.32/804.42 = 458.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.32x = 804.42 × 458.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.32x = 369,035.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,035.72/583.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.65

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